In the Uttar Pradesh capital, beggars’ incomes lag behind those of many employed people. Many beggars in Lucknow have even been found carrying smartphones and PAN cards. This is reflected in the activities and investigations to arrest beggars. Among them, the average monthly income of many beggars is 90,000 rupees per month, which means that the annual income is about 1.1 million rupees. During the investigation, 5,312 beggars were found in Nawab City Lucknow. Now the department will connect them with these programs.
It is understood that the number of beggars continues to increase in Lucknow city and the Social Welfare Department and DUDA (District Urban Development Authority) have conducted an investigation into this. Among them, 5,312 beggars were found to have incomes higher than those of laborers. Pregnant women begging with their children in their arms can earn as much as 3,000 rupees per day. The income of the elderly and children ranges from Rs 900 to Rs 1500 to Rs 2000.
Project officer Saurabh Tripathi said he had been surveying the area for several days. Only a few are forced to beg. 90% are professional beggars, coming from Hardoi, Barabanki, Sitapur, Unnao, Rae Bareli and other areas.
Officials surprised by beggar’s income
DUDA officials were surprised by the income of these beggars. He told beggar Aman, a resident of Bala Bankirachpe Bach, that he owned everything from a smartphone to other things. His PAN card has also been prepared. However, now everyone can enjoy the benefits of the program by creating a card.
According to a survey, people in Lucknow give an average of Rs 6.3 million to beggars every day. A survey by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation, Department of Social Welfare and DUDA showed that a total of 5,312 beggars were found in the capital Lucknow. Regarding the income of these beggars, surveys show that their average daily income is as high as 3,000 rupees. Women are better than men at earning alms.
On the other hand, the Supreme Court dismissed petitions challenging laws against panhandling in 14 states. Dismissing the petition, the court said the government must hold detailed discussions before enacting the law. The Supreme Court has asked the petitioner to approach the concerned High Court. Meanwhile, the petitioners said that enacting such a begging law violates the rights of the poor under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution. At present, the complainant has made a request to withdraw the lawsuit, which has been granted by the court.
