In a landmark progressive step, the Madras High Court recently passed an order to instruct the Central Government to adopt the module of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) into the curriculum of schools with respect to transgender issues. This is being termed a huge step forward to make the cause of the transgender concerning education take forward India's education system as becoming more sensitive and inclusive towards gender diversity.The Case Background The case evolved out of a PIL filed by transgender rights activists for the adoption of the NCERT module on transgender inclusion developed but left unimplemented. The module tries to provide educational institutes with a curriculum which shall teach students about the rights of transgender persons and the challenges they face along with actual experiences so that the very cause of gender sensitivity and inclusivity is inculcated amongst the young minds at an early stage. Although progressive laws and judgments are aplenty, including that of the epochal judgment in 2014 from the Supreme Court in the NALSA case, recognising the rights of transgender people, overall, there remains a lack of understanding and awareness of transgender issues in educational institutions, the petitioners submitted. Education regarding transgender concerns would bring about a friendly society. Madras High Court Observations Observations are the Madras High Court, while listening to the case: Including transgender issues in instructional material was discussed by the Court in the following way: Importance of Sensitization: The Court explicitly emphasized that the awareness and sensitivity building about the transgender community needs to be done essentially at the school levels. It brought education as one method towards changing society's attitude and felt early sensitization on gender diversity was required to be inculcated within a tolerant mindset within students. The Court, while acknowledging the NCERT module on transgender inclusion as an important tool for educating young minds about transgender issues, also recognized guidelines from a module that aims to help teachers and schools understand the role of dealing with issues like gender identity and the struggles of transgender people, along with a general requirement that all genders deserve respect and dignity. Urgency of Implementation The Court further emphasized urgency of implementation regarding the NCERT module. It mentioned that unless the concerns of transgenders were treated urgently, only further marginalization of the community was possible. The High Court asked the Centre to implement the module immediately in schools across India. Ensure that the NCERT module on transgender inclusion starts rolling out immediately in all schools across the country Monitor the rollout of the module into the school curriculum and provide critical feedback on the impact it is likely to make towards crafting an even more sensitively gendered environment. Work with state governments and educational institutions to ensure appropriate training for transgender education material to teachers Impact of the Judgment In fact, the order passed by the Madras High Court is a forward step towards greater incorporation and respect of the transgender community in India. Concerns related to transgender will be introduced in school curriculum; the ruling itself aims at reducing stigma and discrimination among the transgender community. The judgment is bound to have far-reaching implications, not only in altering the content of education, but also that of societal attitudes towards gender diversity. It is a major step towards creating an open environment for successive generations so that transgender persons can be treated with the dignity and respect that they deserve.