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Bihar plans to become beggar-free by 2021, govt giving option to learn new skills
As of now, 18 beggars have been provided with Aadhar cards, regular bank accounts, as well as financial support of Rs 10,000 each to begin work on their own business
BusinessToday.In | December 20, 2020 | Updated 18:19 IST
The Bihar government plans to alter the socio-economic dynamic of the state by attempting to provide jobs to beggars. The aim is to rid the state of beggars by providing them with a choice of a respectable profession, consequently enabling their absorption into the society.
The State Society for Ultra Poor and Some Welfare (SAKSHAM) SAKSHAM, is running the Bhikshavriti Niwaran Yojana - programme to eradicate the habit of begging - wherein beggars will be offered to become entrepreneurs or publicity managers for government programmes and schemes.