SMILE was launched primarily for the welfare of transgender people by ensuring their resources and support through setting up Garima Greh which has provisions for

Currently, 12 Garima Greh are operating nationwide and have helped 400 trans-people to date.

SMILE aims for every State/UT to have at least one Garima Greh.

In a landmark move, a MoU has been signed with the National Health Authority for Ayushman Bharat TG plus card which allows for gender reassignment and cosmetic treatments for trans-people along with 50+ health benefits under the scheme.