Indore to Enforce FIRs Against Giving Alms to Beggars Starting January 1

The initiative is part of a central government pilot project aimed at making 10 cities beggar-free and includes rehabilitation measures.

• Indore district administration has announced that FIRs will be filed against individuals giving alms to beggars starting January 1, 2025.
• The measure is part of the central government's SMILE initiative, which aims to make 10 cities, including Indore, beggar-free through rehabilitation and support programs.
• Authorities have uncovered organized gangs exploiting people for begging, with some individuals found to possess significant financial resources or assets.
• An awareness campaign against begging will continue until the end of December to inform residents of the new policy and discourage almsgiving.
• Rehabilitation efforts include providing shelter, skill development, and employment opportunities for individuals engaged in begging, with local organizations supporting these initiatives.

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