Minister assures support to transpersons at transpreneur summit in Madurai
Tamil Nadu's MSME Minister P. Mathan Raja attended the Transpreneur Summit in Madurai to encourage transgender entrepreneurs. The event focused on empowering the community through business support, incubation partnerships, and government-backed loan schemes.
Why it matters
It highlights government efforts to integrate marginalized communities into the formal economy and promote inclusive entrepreneurship.
Assuring all the support to transpersons in their business ventures, Tamil Nadu MSME Minister P. Mathan Raja appealed to all the stakeholders to help achieve the 1.5 trillion USD goal set for the State by 2036 here on Friday.
Speaking at the Transpreneur Summit 2026 organised by the StartUp TN and Transgender Resource Centre, Madurai, he commended the transpersons for their bold ventures started across different parts of the State.
“The government is aware of the challenges faced by the transgender community. “Despite limitations, donning the role of an entrepreneur reflected your grit and the fire to achieve the goal...” he said.
The Transpreneur Summit, a first of its kind in the country held in the ancient city of Madurai, also gave a fillip to the entire community. The investors and the industry should motivate the transpersons, who had ventured into manufacturing and services, Mr. Mathan Raja said.
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