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The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to implement the central government's SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) scheme, launched in 2022 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Aimed at rehabilitating beggars, the program offers shelter, skill training, and livelihood support to help them reintegrate into society.
According to reports, BMCwill spearhead the initiative, allocating Rs 30 lakh for its first phase, including a 50-bed shelter and partnerships with NGOs.
It is worth mentioning that Phase Two of the SMILE scheme has also been extended to Puri, Cuttack, an...