Aizawl, Aug. 28 -- The Mizoram Assembly on Tuesday passed the Mizoram Prohibition of Beggary Bill, 2025, amid objections from opposition members.

The bill aims not only to prevent begging but also to provide support and rehabilitation for beggars through sustainable livelihood programs, officials said.

Social Welfare, Women and Child Development Minister Lalrinpuii, who introduced the bill, said that while Mizoram currently has very few beggars due to its social structure, active involvement of churches and NGOs, and ongoing welfare schemes, there are concerns about a potential rise in beggary, particularly with the upcoming inauguration of the Bairabi-Sairang railway line by the Prime Minister on September 13.

The bill, once enacted, ...