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The SMILE-Beggary scheme has rehabilitated 10,446 persons since its launch on October 23, 2023.
SMILE stands for Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise.
It is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment across 216 cities and towns.
Rs 45.59 crore has been released up to July 31, 2026, of which Rs 40.04 crore went directly to implementing authorities.
The target is to rehabilitate 35,000 persons and expand to 295 cities by 2030-31.
The scheme treats adults and children differently, which is the design detail most worth noting.
Implements the SMILE scheme, covering both beggary rehabilitation and support for marginalised groups
Statutory body under the juvenile justice framework, deciding care and protection for children in need
Frontline centres under the Integrated Child Development Services providing early childhood care and nutrition
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Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise — the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment's umbrella rehabilitation scheme.
A statutory district-level body under the juvenile justice framework that decides care and protection for children in need.
A frontline centre under the Integrated Child Development Services providing early childhood care, nutrition and pre-schooling.