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Union Secretary reviews social welfare and anti-drug efforts in Jammu and Kashmir

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced on 22 October 2026 that Union Secretary Sudhansh Pant reviewed the implementation of social welfare schemes in Jammu and Kashmir. The review highlighted a coordinated approach to drug abuse, which included over 7.21 million outreach events and the seizure of assets from traffickers.

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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
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22 October 2026
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Government targets 100 begging-free cities by 2031

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced on 12 October 2026 that it will hold a programme in Delhi on 14 October to advance the 'Bhiksha Vritti Mukt Bharat' vision. The government is using the SMILE–Beggary Scheme to provide rehabilitation, healthcare, and skill development to people engaged in begging.

Who it affects
persons engaged in begging
When · Where
By 31 December 2031: target of 100 Begging-Free Cities (+2 more) · 216 cities across 33 States and Union Territories
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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Published on
Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
File hosted on
www.pib.gov.in, the government's file server for pib.gov.in
Dated
12 October 2026
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