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The Life Jacket That Meant Two Different Things
An Indian Express feature reported that the Kolhapur DDMA has trained 15 transwomen volunteers in rescue swimming, boat handling, first aid and CPR since May 2026, forming what officials describe as the country's first transgender disaster management and rescue team, with plans to extend their role to festival crowd management and formal Home Guard status.
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