In a pioneering move to eradicate child begging in Indore, the district administration has announced a substantial reward for citizens providing information on children involved in begging activities. The initiative aims to encourage active participation from the community and ensure the welfare of these vulnerable children. Alongside this announcement, key decisions were taken during a TEL meeting at the Collectorate, indicating a comprehensive approach towards addressing the issue.
Cash Reward for Reporting Child Beggars
The administration has introduced a novel incentive program, offering cash rewards to individuals who provide information about children engaged in begging. Citizens can contact the administration through WhatsApp at 9691729017 to share relevant details. Additionally, the administration will employ CCTV cameras to monitor street corners for instances of child begging, intensifying their efforts to curb this social concern.
Instructions for Swift Operation of Nayta-Mundla Bus Stand
Simultaneously, the Indore Collector has issued directives to swiftly commence operations at the Nayta-Mundla Bus Stand. Instructions were given to the Regional Transport Office (RTO) to complete the legal formalities related to the bus stand and to coordinate with the Municipal Corporation and other relevant departments to remove hindrances related to Rai-2.
Key Decisions from the TEL Meeting
During the TEL meeting at the Collectorate, Collector Siddharth Jain, Deputy Collector Gaurav Banal, Roshan Rai, Rajendra Raghuvanshi, and other officials were present. The meeting concluded with the following decisions:
Mediation Preparation: A decision was made to initiate mediation services in Class 12, beginning on February 20. This process is aimed at resolving conflicts promptly and efficiently.
Acceleration of the Campaign: Officials present at the meeting emphasized the need to accelerate the campaign against child begging, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and cooperation.
Indore’s district administration has taken a commendable step towards combating the social issue of child begging by involving the community and introducing a reward system for information. The comprehensive approach, as evidenced by decisions made during the TEL meeting, reflects the administration’s commitment to eradicating this menace. With these initiatives, Indore is poised to make significant progress in ensuring the welfare and protection of children, setting an example for other regions to follow.