Archive · 20 Dec 2025
8 children rescued in Mohali anti-begging drive
In Mohali, the local government rescued eight children who were begging.
This was part of a special project called Jeewanjyot 2.0, which helps children in need.
The children were taken to safe places while officials check their details.
The goal is to keep children safe and give them a better life.
The project is led by the Punjab government and involves local leaders like the Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal.
The children will stay in special care homes until their families or proper homes can be found.
Eight children were rescued in an anti-child begging drive in Mohali.
The operation was part of Project Jeewanjyot 2.0, initiated by the Punjab government.
The drive was conducted under the direction of Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur.
Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal stated the operation aimed to protect vulnerable children.
Rescued children were shifted to registered Child Care Institutes pending verification of their identity and documents.
- Who
- District administration of SAS Nagar (Mohali) and Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur
- What
- Rescued eight children during an anti-child begging drive
- When
- During an evening drive (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Mohali
- Why
- To protect vulnerable children and safeguard their rights
- Location
- Mohali
- Number of Children Rescued
- 8
- Initiative
- Project Jeewanjyot 2.0
- Authorities Involved
- District Administration of SAS Nagar (Mohali)
- Minister Involved
- Dr Baljit Kaur
- Deputy Commissioner
- Komal Mittal
- Children's Status
- Shifted to registered Child Care Institutes