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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched the SMILE Scheme aimed at the comprehensive rehabilitation of individuals engaged in begging. Operational in 216 cities, the scheme's target is to rehabilitate a total of 35,000 persons by 2031, with over 10,200 persons already successfully assisted.
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The SMILE scheme, launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, aims to uplift marginalized communities such as transgender individuals and those engaged in begging through comprehensive support initiatives. Key components include skill development, healthcare, and shelter solutions under Garima Greh, alongside legal protections. The scheme has been allocated
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The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has begun implementing the National Human Rights Commission's recommendations from 2024, related to the Protection and Rehabilitation of individuals engaged in begging. This initiative aligns with the SMILE-Beggary Scheme, focusing on identification and rehabilitation measures in partnership with various governmental and