Beggars learning vocational skills for life with dignity in Rajasthan
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Special training centre established in Jaipur by the Rajasthan Skill and Livelihoods Development Corporation
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Special training centre established in Jaipur by the Rajasthan Skill and Livelihoods Development Corporation A new scheme launched here for the rehabilitation of beggars through vocational training has enabled them to lead a life with dignity. Beggars are being equipped with the necessary life skills at a special training centre established in Jaipur by the Rajasthan Skill and Livelihoods Development Corporation (RSLDC).
Over 40 beggars hailing from States such as Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha, who came to Jaipur in search of livelihood but ended up on footpaths, have been provided with shelter, where they are learning yoga, meditation, sports and computer operations. The first batch is being trained mainly in catering skills.
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Currently, 43 beggars hailing from different states including Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha who were living in Jaipur, have been provided a shelter where Yoga, sports, and computer classes are being imparted to them.
Talking about the campaignRajasthan Skill and Livelihoods Development Corporation Chairman Niraj Kumar Pawan told ANI, The Chief Minister of Rajasthan wanted to make the state beggar-free and rehabilitate the beggars. The RLSDC with the joint efforts of the Rajasthan Police conducted a survey on beggars in Jaipur. Then we opened Kaushal Vardhan Kendra where beggars in the batches of 20 are being skill-trained. Following this, they shall be provided with jobs. Once it succeeds in Jaipur, it will be further taken to other districts of the state. We guarantee jobs for them after their training period and we expect to mak