Do prostitutes in India have Government authorised ID proofs?

The most apparent problem for sex workers was their lack of legal status in the country. As sex workers are criminalised, it is difficult for them to acquire proof of identity such as ration cards or voter ID cards, owing to lack of proof of residence. read more

The alternative photo identity proofs include passport, driving licence, service identity card of state or central government, PAN card, Aadhar card, passbook issued by bank or post office, MGNREGA job card, health insurance card issued by ministry of labour, pension document with photograph and authenticated photo voter slip issued by the election machinery. read more