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From January 1, Indore’s district administration will take strict action against those giving money to beggars, as part of its ambitious plan to make the city beggar-free. The move comes as part of a pilot project by the central government to rehabilitate beggars in 10 major cities, including Indore, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai.

District Collector Ashish Singh announced the decision, stating that an official order banning begging in Indore has already been issued. Speaking to the media, Singh said, “Our awareness campaign will continue till December 31. From January 1 onwards, if anyone is found giving alms, an FIR will be registered against them. I appeal to all residents of Indore not to become partners in the sin by giving alms to people," the official added.

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The project covers 10 cities- Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Indore, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna and Ahmedabad. This initiative is part of a larger effort to rehabilitate beggars and provide them with opportunities for a better life. Madhya Pradesh Social Welfare Minister Narayan Singh Kushwaha said that an Indore-based organisation has partnered with the government to provide temporary shelter and employment opportunities for beggars. “The organisation will house them for six months and help them find work. We are determined to free people from begging,” he stated.

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During the anti-begging campaign, the Indore administration made some startling revelations regarding beggars. According to project officer Dinesh Mishra, many beggars were found to have significant resources. "When we prepare reports, we find some beggars have a pucca house, and others' children work in a bank. Once we found Rs 29,000 on a beggar. Another was found giving out loans and collecting interest. There was even a gang from Rajasthan bringing children to beg in Indore,” Mishra revealed.

Indore, known as India’s cleanest city, now aims to set an example by becoming free of begging. The administration believes that banning on giving money to beggars and focusing on rehabilitation will not only improve the lives of beggars but also enhance the city’s overall image.