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11 August 2026

Child Beggar-Free Delhi campaign

This is a specific government-led initiative targeting vulnerable children, which directly relates to welfare schemes and governance interventions for marginalized sections of society.

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Notes

  • The 'Child Beggar-Free Delhi' campaign was announced on August 8 to address child homelessness and begging.
  • A survey conducted by the Special Police Unit for Women and Children (SPUWAC) from July 1 to July 31 identified approximately 2,500 homeless children.
  • The survey focused on children found in public places and major road intersections, with the highest concentration in west Delhi.
  • Data collected includes geographic coordinates and photographs of the children.
  • The collected data will be shared with the Department of Women and Child Development and the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
  • The initiative aims to mitigate the vulnerability of these children to criminal exploitation, including drug peddling and theft.

Questions

  1. Discuss the socio-economic vulnerabilities faced by homeless children in urban centers and the role of institutional interventions in ensuring their protection and rehabilitation. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'Child Beggar-Free Delhi' campaign survey was conducted by which of the following agencies?

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