Meet Sindhu Ganapathy, the First Transwoman TTE in Southern Railways
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Sindhu Ganapathy
Sindhu Ganapathy has made history by becoming the first transwoman TTE (Travelling Ticket Examiner) in Southern Railways.
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Background
Sindhu Ganapathy was born in Nagercoli, a small town in Tamil Nadu. In the year 2003, she joined the Railways in Ernakulam under the Trivandrum division of Kerala.
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Challenges
As a transwoman, Sindhu Ganapathy endured several challenges in her career. In 2009, she was transferred to Dindigul under the Madurai division.
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Career in the Railways
In 2010, due to external pressure, Sindhu Ganapathy had to take a break from her career.
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Dedication
Despite all the challenges, Sindhu Ganapathy refused to give up. With courage and perseverance, she resumed her career.
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Support from people
Sindhu Ganapathy was able to resume her career through the intervention and support of leaders from the Southern Railway Labour Union.
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Being appointed as TTE
The railway administration granted her the permission to resume her service, giving her recognition as a transwoman. Recently, the Southern Railways appointed her as a TTE.
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An achievement
Sindhu Ganapathy shared with the media that her story of success is not only a milestone for her but also for her entire community.