Indore to Become Beggar-Free: Giving Money to Beggars Could Lead to FIR from January 1

Indore, India’s cleanest city, is taking a bold step to eliminate begging from its streets. Starting January 1, anyone caught giving money to beggars will face an FIR (First Information Report), as announced by the district administration.

District Collector Ashish Singh said that a ban on begging is already in place, and an awareness campaign will continue until the end of December. From January, strict action will be taken against people who give alms. Singh urged residents not to give money, as it contributes to the problem instead of solving it.

This initiative is part of a central government pilot project to rehabilitate beggars in 10 cities, including Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Indore, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, and Ahmedabad.

Surprising Discoveries About Begging

During the campaign, officials found shocking facts about some beggars:

• Some own pucca houses (solid homes), and their children have jobs in banks.
• One beggar was found with Rs 29,000 in cash.
• Another beggar was lending money and charging interest.
• A group brought children from Rajasthan to beg in Indore and were later rescued from a hotel.

Efforts to Help Beggars

Madhya Pradesh Social Welfare Minister Narayan Singh Kushwaha said that a local organization in Indore is supporting the government in this mission. The organization will provide shelter for six months and help beggars find work to lead better lives.

This initiative aims to stop begging and provide long-term solutions for those in need.