(a) whether the Government has launched any scheme for eradication of the social evil of begging in the country and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the Government proposes to make use of Non-Governmental Organisations and Private Sector funding to ensure rehabilitation of the beggars and for launching massive public education programme in this regard; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
(SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)
(a) to (c) At present, there is no Scheme of the Central Government on Beggary. National Consultation Meetings were held with the representative of Central/State Governments, Non Government Organization, Institutes and Individual Experts in the field of Beggary to discuss the issues related to Beggary. In these meetings, it was inter-alia, recommended to explore the feasibility of framing a Central Scheme. Accordingly, a Scheme for Rehabilitation of Beggars/Destitutes is under formulation.