On August 12, 2024, Beggars Corporation gave a formal proposal to the Commissioner to make this holy city begging-free by 2027.
As a true socio-economic re-evolution, we have offered to take responsibility for providing alternative livelihood to 1000 capable adults from 1000 beggar families in 6 phases in the coming 3 years at our own cost. We offered to take the following responsibilities:
Begging Free Banaras - #BFB is a pilot project aimed at making Varanasi
the first Indian city to be begging free by March 2027. According to our survey, Varanasi has around 6,000
beggars, out of which 1400 are children. We target able-bodied beggars belonging to the age group of 18–45 living
with family or children.
The project will begin by assisting 50 beggar families in April 2024 and gradually expand to handhold 800-1000
families over the next three years. This will be accomplished through six phases that provide sustainable
alternatives to begging.
17 Beggars Turned Entrepreneurs (#BTEs) generated Rs. 69 lakh in revenue
in FY23, showcasing the power of dignity-driven entrepreneurship. By training and equipping former beggars with
entrepreneurship skills, the project helps them take charge of their aspirations. Gone are the days of dependence
on begging; these BTEs now proudly supply a diverse range of products to prestigious institutions.
Together, we are building#RamRajya, where everyone lives with dignity and
contributes to the nation's growth.
Witness the Varanasi you never knew.
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