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समुद्रि पाठ्यक्रमों मे प्रवेश के लिये transgender (लिंग डिस्फोरिया और लिंग गैर-अनुरुपता सहित) के चिकित्सा मूल्यांकन के लिये चिकित्सा परीक्षकों के लिये दिशानिर्देश
**MS Notice Summary: Guidance for Transgender (Including Gender Dysphoria and Gender Non-Conformity) Medical Assessment for Seafarers**
Applicable to:
All seafarers
Effective Date:
27th October 2023
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Medical Assessment Guidelines
The notice provides guidelines for medical assessment of transgender individuals (including those with gender dysphoria and gender non-conformity) seeking to enter maritime training programs or work as seafarers.
- Key Points:
- Medical assessment will be conducted by a panel of medical professionals.
- Assessment will be based on the 'Case to Case' basis.
- Applicants must provide a declaration of their gender identity as per the 'Pahchan' certificate (issued by the competent authority).
- Applicants must also declare if they have undergone any hormone replacement therapy.
- Medical assessment will be conducted as per the Medical Examination Norms 2000.
2. Application Process
Applicants are required to apply online through the official portal (www.cmmi.co.in).
- Documents Required:
- Pahchan certificate (issued by the competent authority).
- Declaration regarding hormone replacement therapy (if any).
- Medical examination report (as per Medical Examination Norms 2000).
II/4 Medical Assessment Panel
The medical assessment panel will consist of a Psychiatrist, a Psychologist, and an Endocrinologist.
Important Note
Applicants are advised to read the complete notice available on the official website (dgshipping.gov.in) for detailed information and instructions.
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