Indradhanu

Indradhanu
Founded23 January 2013[1][2]
Founded atIIT Delhi
TypeSocial Club
Location
  • IIT Delhi
Official language
Hindi, English, Hinglish
WebsiteIndradhanu

Indradhanu is the official LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual+) collective of Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.[3] The student-driven collective aims to create a safe space for LGBT+ persons in the institute's campus.[4][5] Members from Indradhanu have also been petitioners in the decriminalisation of homosexuality in India. In December 2021, it was accorded official recognition by the college administration. It now holds a nominated position in the Student Affairs Council of IIT Delhi and works with the office of Diversity and Inclusion, IIT Delhi.[citation needed]

  1. ^ "Getting accepted - Time Out Delhi". Time Out Delhi. Archived from the original on 9 May 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
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  4. ^ "8 Schools And Colleges In India With In-Campus LGBTQ Support Groups". homegrown.co.in. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  5. ^ Basu, Sreeradha (2 June 2015). "How IITs, IIMs are lending a voice to LGBT issues". The Economic Times. Retrieved 31 July 2019.