Indradhanu

Indradhanu
Founded	23 January 2013
Founded at	IIT Delhi
Type	Social Club
Location	IIT Delhi;
Official language	Hindi, English, Hinglish
Website	Indradhanu

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]}

History

The support group started from 23 January 2013, by Kapil. ^[2]^[6] Kapil used his representation in his course group to inform more students and soon developed into a collective to create a safer space for students belonging to sexual minority groups.^[7]^[2]

According to a survey conducted in IIT Delhi in 2015, around 72% of the respondents "believe homosexuality is as normal as heterosexuality".^[8]

Involvement in decriminalisation of homosexuality in India

In May 2018, the collective with support of Naz Foundation filed a petition to review Section 377. The petition was filed by a team of 20 IITians, the youngest of whom was an undergraduate student at IIT Delhi. In response of the petition, the Supreme Court agreed to review^[9] after the central government declared that it would not oppose the petitions, and would leave the case "to the wisdom of the court".^[10]

On 6 September 2018, the Court overruled an earlier decision from 2013, thereby decriminalising homosexuality in India.^[11] After the verdict, the club gained an established recognition.^[3]

Gallery

Members of Indradhanu
Indradhanu at the IIT-Delhi Pride March
Members with posters

References

^ "Getting accepted - Time Out Delhi". Time Out Delhi. Archived from the original on 9 May 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Where the mind is without fear". Hindustan Times. 8 September 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
^ ^a ^b Deb, Rishabh. "For LGBTQIA+ students, on-campus support groups provide a safe and secure space to be out and proud – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
^ "8 Schools And Colleges In India With In-Campus LGBTQ Support Groups". homegrown.co.in. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
^ Basu, Sreeradha (2 June 2015). "How IITs, IIMs are lending a voice to LGBT issues". The Economic Times. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
^ "How IIT Bombay's queer resource group Saathi is repping the LGBTQ experience". Elle India. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
^ "Indradhanu – IIT Delhi". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
^ Roy Chowdhury, Shreya (17 October 2015). "Gay is 'normal' for 72% in IIT-D". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
^ "SC Seeks Govt's Reply on IITians' Petition Scrapping Homosexuality". The Quint. 14 May 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
^ "Decriminalising Gay Sex: Centre 'Leaves It to Wisdom of Supreme Court'". News18. 11 July 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
^ "Historic India ruling legalises gay sex". 6 September 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2019.

External links

Official Facebook Page on Facebook

[1] "Getting accepted - Time Out Delhi". Time Out Delhi. Archived from the original on 9 May 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2020.

[:0-2] "Where the mind is without fear". Hindustan Times. 8 September 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2020.

[:1-3] Deb, Rishabh. "For LGBTQIA+ students, on-campus support groups provide a safe and secure space to be out and proud – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 July 2019.

[4] "8 Schools And Colleges In India With In-Campus LGBTQ Support Groups". homegrown.co.in. Retrieved 17 August 2019.

[:2-5] Basu, Sreeradha (2 June 2015). "How IITs, IIMs are lending a voice to LGBT issues". The Economic Times. Retrieved 31 July 2019.

[6] "How IIT Bombay's queer resource group Saathi is repping the LGBTQ experience". Elle India. Retrieved 12 April 2020.

[7] "Indradhanu – IIT Delhi". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 31 July 2019.

[8] Roy Chowdhury, Shreya (17 October 2015). "Gay is 'normal' for 72% in IIT-D". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 July 2019.

[9] "SC Seeks Govt's Reply on IITians' Petition Scrapping Homosexuality". The Quint. 14 May 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2019.

[10] "Decriminalising Gay Sex: Centre 'Leaves It to Wisdom of Supreme Court'". News18. 11 July 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2019.

[11] "Historic India ruling legalises gay sex". 6 September 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2019.

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