Indore Ban: ₹1k Reward For Reporting Begging
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Collector and District Magistrate Shivam Verma has imposed a complete ban on all forms of begging within the revenue boundaries of the district as part of efforts to prevent and eradicate the social evil. Under the order, a reward of Rs 1,000 will be given for information about begging if the information is verified to be accurate. Giving anything as alms to beggars or…
Indore's Collector and District Magistrate Shivam Verma has imposed a complete ban on begging within the district. Those reporting instances of begging will be rewarded with a ₹1,000 incentive if the information is found to be accurate. Beggars and people selling goods to them are also banned from receiving alms. Legal action will be taken against anyone found in violation of the order.
Reports of beggars can be made to Dinesh Mishra, a project officer at the Women and Child Development Department, via mobile number 9691494951. The order, which is effective immediately and set to last until October 31, aims to strengthen efforts to eradicate begging in the district.
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