Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Punjab Intensifies Efforts to End Child Begging, Rescues Children
The government in Punjab is trying to stop child begging.
They've launched a project called 'Jeevanjot-2' and have rescued many children.
If adults are making kids beg, they could face jail time.
They will also do DNA tests to check if the adults are the child's real parents.
Children are being monitored to make sure they're safe.
The government is providing support like schooling and healthcare for rescued children.
Punjab government launched 'Project Jeevanjot-2' to combat child begging and trafficking.
41 children were rescued in recent raids across 18 locations in Punjab.
DNA tests will be conducted to verify relationships between children and adults found begging.
Culprits forcing children to beg face severe penalties, including imprisonment.
The government is monitoring rescued children, with 57 children found missing again, prompting concerns.
- Who
- Punjab's Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur and the Punjab government.
- What
- Punjab government is intensifying efforts to eradicate child begging.
- When
- Under Project Jeevanjot-2, raids were conducted in the last two days.
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To combat child trafficking and exploitation for begging, and to protect the children's welfare.
- Project Name
- Project Jeevanjot-2
- Children Rescued
- 41
- Locations Raided
- 18
- Punishment for Culprits
- 5 years to life imprisonment
- DNA Testing
- To verify relationships
- Missing Children
- 57