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Bhubaneswar to Roll Out SMILE Scheme for Beggar Rehabilitation

Ananya Pattnaik by Ananya Pattnaik
April 16, 2025
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The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is gearing up to implement the SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) scheme, a central government initiative launched in 2022 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.


Phase 1 Highlights:

  • ₹30 lakh allocated for the initial rollout
  • A 50-bed shelter will be set up
  • BMC to collaborate with NGOs for implementation
  • Focus on rescue, shelter, vocational training, and reintegration

The scheme targets beggar rehabilitation through structured support such as housing, skill development, and livelihood opportunities, helping individuals re-enter mainstream society.

Extended to More Cities: While BMC leads the way in Bhubaneswar, Phase 2 of the scheme is also set to launch in Cuttack, Puri, and Jajpur—though detailed plans for these cities are yet to be unveiled.

Current Scenario: According to data shared in the Odisha Assembly:

  • Odisha has 5,284 registered beggars
  • Cuttack has the highest count at 1,060, followed by Puri with 350

🧭 The Road Ahead:

  • A professional agency will conduct a fresh survey
  • Rescue operations and training programs will be intensified

Efforts will align with Odisha’s vision to make tourist spots like Niladri Nilaya (Puri) and Ekamra Nilaya (Bhubaneswar) beggar-free

Despite past challenges—such as limited success under the 2023 SAHAYA drive—officials are optimistic that SMILE’s integrated and targeted approach will lead to tangible results.

 

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