Having tasted success in its past editions, the Trans Employment Mela will return to Delhi for the third year this year when it opens on June 18. Organised by the NGO, TWEET Foundation and InHarmony, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE), the event continues to push forward a national dialogue on inclusive employment and economic justice for transgender and non-binary individuals.
Last year, the employment symposium had drawn 227 participants and facilitated over 77 placements across more than 20 companies, nearly doubling the placement numbers from its 2023 debut. This year, the organisers are setting a bold target of 100 placements, backed by a growing movement to create inclusive workplaces.
More than a job fair, the Trans Employment Mela is a rallying point for change – bringing together public and private sector employers, sensitisation experts, and community leaders to break down barriers and build pathways for sustainable livelihoods.
Abhina Aher, Founder, TWEET Foundation, said, “The Mela is not just about getting a job – it’s about claiming a rightful place in the economic fabric of our country. For too long, transgender persons have been excluded from formal employment, forced into the margins despite their skills, potential, and resilience. The Trans Employment Mela is a statement that we will no longer be sidelined.”
Anupama Easwaran, Founder, InHarmony, added that the idea behind conceptualising this event was to “open doors”. Trans Employment Mela is a place where bias is actively dismantled, and where transgender and non-binary individuals can thrive as their authentic selves, she said, adding, “We look forward to deeper and more meaningful engagement from industry leaders this year.”
This year’s edition is set to feature job interviews, networking sessions, corporate sensitisation workshops, panel discussions, and performances by community artists, says the NGO.
The Mela also celebrates the growing presence of transgender entrepreneurs who are breaking barriers and building businesses across industries.
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