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<p>Indore has been selected to be the first top 10 beggar free cities of India. There are about 5,000+ beggars roaming on the streets of Indore. Centre has appointed Rs 8 crore 46 lakhs for this project.  The nodal agency, Indore Municipal Corporation will work hand in hand with Woman and Child Development Department, Integrated Child Protection Scheme, social workers, Childline. Special Juvenile Police Unit, Labour Department and police for this scheme. Beggars will be recognized, assessed and rehabilitated. A full national action plan has been launched which will look into the rehabilitation, counselling, education, medical facilities, skill development of these people. Shelters worth Rs 2 crores will be made, with all the necessary facilities.</p>
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<p>Union government will provide 60% financial assistance while the state has to handle the rest. Currently areas are being divided and teams are being prepared. A meeting with the associations of industries will be held on February 7 to look into the rehabilitation plan. Let us hope for the best and soon see a new and better version of Indore than ever before.</p>
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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter"><img src="https://indorehd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Indore-Might-Become-One-Of-The-First-10-Beggar-free-Cities-In-India-03.jpg" alt="beggarrs on the street of Indore- IndoreHD"/><figcaption><a href="http://www.indore360.com/indore/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_2381.jpeg"></a>We ought to do away with beggars, for we are sorry both when we relieve them and when we do not relieve them. -Friedrich Nietzsche<br></figcaption></figure></div>
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