Punjab is ramping up its fight against child begging with Project JIWANJYOT 2.0, a bold initiative to pull kids off the streets and give them the education, care, and respect they deserve. The government’s drive focuses on rescuing vulnerable children and helping them build a brighter future.
In a recent crackdown near a Gurdwara Sahib in Amritsar, officials saved 15 children from begging. They quickly moved the kids to safe shelter homes and started rehabilitation to get them back on track. Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Baljit Kaur shared that people are stepping up too—more folks are spotting child begging at religious spots, markets, bus stands, and traffic signals, and reporting it right away.
“Children belong in schools, not begging on the streets,” Kaur said. She highlighted how Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s team is committed to protecting every child’s right to a safe childhood and good education. This Punjab child rescue project is all about creating a state where no kid faces such hardship.
With the Kapurthala Jor Mela coming up, special teams are ready to prevent anyone from forcing children into begging during the festival. The plan includes awareness drives, quick rescues, and solid rehab programs—especially when crowds swell and begging spikes around events.
So far, Project JIWANJYOT 2.0 has rescued 311 children across Punjab. These kids now get schooling, healthy meals, counseling, and support to rejoin society like everyone else.
Kaur called on everyone to join the effort: Spot child begging? Don’t hand over money—instead, dial the Child Helpline at 1098 to report it. “This isn’t just about rescues; it’s a team mission with communities to secure a dignified life for our children,” she added.
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