Comprehensive Rehabilitation Through the SMILE Sub-Scheme
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | SMILE sub-scheme rehabilitates 970 individuals, including 352 children. |
| Objective | Comprehensive rehabilitation and societal reintegration of individuals engaged in begging. |
| Scope | 81 cities and towns across 26 states and union territories. |
| Focus Areas | Religious, historical, and tourist locations with high prevalence of begging. |
| Beneficiaries | - 970 individuals rehabilitated. - 352 children rehabilitated (169 reunited with parents, 79 sent to Anganwadis). |
| Educational Support | - 71 children enrolled in schools. - 33 children handed over to Child Welfare Committees. |
| State Coverage | Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and more. |
| Interventions | Shelters, healthcare, counseling, skill training, and education for long-term reintegration. |