Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Minister Highlights Community Role in Removing Beggars
The government is working on helping beggars off the streets in India.
The Social Justice Minister, Dr. Virendra Kumar, says this needs the community to help, not just the government.
He pointed to Varanasi, where people stopped begging after getting job training.
He was speaking at an event for a book called 'Last Beggar,' which is about this topic.
Social Justice Minister Virendra Kumar emphasized community participation in removing beggars from Indian streets.
He cited successful rehabilitation programs in Varanasi and Indore as examples.
Varanasi saw beggars transitioning to employment through business training.
Kumar spoke at the launch of the book 'Last Beggar'.
The book 'Last Beggar' was authored by Dr. Chandra Mishra, the founder of the Beggars Corporation.
- Who
- Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Virendra Kumar.
- What
- The Social Justice Minister discussed removing beggars from Indian streets and the need for community involvement.
- When
- August 13
- Where
- New Delhi, with examples from Varanasi and Indore.
- Why
- To address and solve the problem of beggary.
Supporters
Critics
Role of Community
Supporters
Emphasize the need of community participation alongside government efforts in removing beggars from the streets.
Critics
Not applicable
- Minister
- Dr. Virendra Kumar
- Ministry
- Social Justice and Empowerment
- Event
- Launch of the book 'Last Beggar'
- Author
- Dr. Chandra Mishra
- Key Cities
- Varanasi, Indore