Govt proposes to restructure “Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Beggars

The Government of India has proposed to restructure & formulate a scheme namely “Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Beggars”.

According to the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, it will be a comprehensive scheme for persons engaged in the Act of begging which would cover identification, rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities, counselling, education, skill development.

The scheme will be implemented with the support of State Governments/UTs/Local Urban Bodies and Voluntary Organizations, institutions etc.

The Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot said that the scheme will be implemented in the selected cities having large concentration of Beggar community during the financial year 2020-2021. He said that the government is working in a mission mode with complete commitment to ‘Har Ek Kaam, Desh Ke Naam’.

Pilot project of this scheme will be initiated during Financial Year 2019-20 subject to submission of city specific Action Plan by the State Governments. 100% Assistance under the Scheme shall be provided to the States/UTs for its implementation.