> lgbtq+ identity on the rise among indian youth and on indian campuses  > many students in maharashtras universities have taken it upon themselves to set up lgbtq+ collectives to create more inclusive spaces > these clubs also help de-stigmatise the concept of being queer by spreading awareness and educating the other students in their colleges.  > the clubs have activities that provide platforms for people to ask their doubts about the language, lifestyle and culture of queer people. > earlier this year, india allowed lgbtq+ couples to open joint bank accounts and nominate partners as beneficiaries > according to a recent ipsos report, around 30% of indians, or 420 million people identify as lgbtq+  > this is likely more in younger age cohorts, as is the trend globally sources   /files/ct/news/documents/2021-06/lg bt%20pride%202021%20global%20survey %20report_3.pdf   /education/from-the-campus-lgbtq-cl ubs-in-mumbai-colleges-aim-for-more -inclusive-campuses   /business/india-business/lgbtq-pers ons-can-open-joint-bank-accounts-no minate-partners-as-beneficiaries/am p_articleshow/112911015.cms
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