Karnataka Government Aims for Beggar-Free Bengaluru by End of 2027
· India · Deccan Herald, deccanherald
The Karnataka government has set a target to make Bengaluru entirely free of beggars by the end of 2027. Officials announced plans to rehabilitate destitute individuals through structured social support and vocational training programs in the state capital. The initiative involves coordination between municipal authorities, police, and social welfare departments to identify and shelter homeless populations. Specific budgetary allocations and the exact infrastructure for rehabilitation centers remain under review.
Why it matters
Homeless individuals in Bengaluru face imminent relocation and institutionalization under a state-backed administrative deadline.
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