The Ministry of Social Justice reports 20 operational Garima Greh shelters across 16 states, with 3 new shelters sanctioned in FY 2025-26.
A total of 2,885 transgender beneficiaries have been rehabilitated, employed, or enrolled in skill development programs through the SMILE scheme.
Cumulative funds of Rs. 13.36 lakhs were released and utilized for the shelters from FY 2021-22 to 2025-26, with no safety complaints reported.