| Founded | 22 October 2011 |
|---|---|
| Type | Self-funded support group |
| Focus | Safe space for non-conforming sexual orientations and gender identities in Bangalore |
| Location | |
Area served | Bangalore  India |
| Method | Using support groups, discussions, etc |
Revenue | Self funded |
| Website | http://www.queercampusbangalore.wordpress.com |
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In October 2011, a couple of college going residents of the city came together to form a support group for queer youth. [1] [2] This Bangalore chapter of Queer Campus was started as part of a network of student queer groups across the country, the first of which was started in Delhi in June 2010. [4] Other chapters of Queer Campus were started in Pune and Hyderabad. [4] [5] [6]
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