In a surprising move, Indore's administration has decided to fine people for giving alms to beggars. But is this the right way to tackle the problem of begging, or are we ignoring the bigger issue of poverty and homelessness?
In this video, we dive deep into:
- the new law in Indore and its implications;
- anti-begging laws in India and abroad, including Denmark's strict rules;
- the historical roots of such laws and their colonial origins;
- efforts like Rajasthan’s rehabilitation model and India’s SMILE initiative;
- and why criminalizing begging may not be the solution we need.
Join the conversation as we explore the social, legal, and moral aspects of begging laws and discuss ways to create a better, more compassionate world for everyone. Share your thoughts in the comments!
#begging #beggars #poor #poverty #indore #denmark #smile #SmileInitiative #alms #economicgrowth #compassion #humanity #humanrights #England #vagrancy #homeless #homelessness
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⏱️ Time Stamps
00:00: Introduction; Indore's Begging Law
01:56: Begging definition of India
03:16: Background of Britain's Vagrancy Act; Colonial Hangover and Adoption of Anti-Begging Law in India
05:44: State of Denmark's Beggars
08:32: Beggar Rehabilitation - Success Story from Rajasthan & SMILE Initiative
12:44: Setting the Right Approach
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Sources and Further Reading
Moving Beyond Criminalisation, ISPP - https://tinyurl.com/bdhpncxk
Indore's new law, Business Standard - https://tinyurl.com/464krkt3
Anti-Begging Legistlation of India, TISS Dissertation - https://tinyurl.com/3ezdtd4b
BEGGING IN INDIA: A CONSTITUTIONAL AND JUDICIAL EXAMINATION OF
CRIMINALIZATION VS. REHABILITATION, ILI Law Review - https://tinyurl.com/2sk2zwjr
Beggary-concept, implementation and analysis of the law : a case study of Delhi, Ipleaders - https://tinyurl.com/2p8uszk6
In Most Indian States And UTs, You Can Be Arrested For ‘Looking Poor’, IndiaSpend - https://tinyurl.com/mt385r8w
SMILE - https://smile-b.dosje.gov.in/
Analysis of the SMILE scheme, IMPRI - https://tinyurl.com/3fuw9bvx
Delhi's home for beggars has 70 rooms and 11 staff but no resident beggars, Your Story - https://tinyurl.com/mr3fyd94
Denmark’s tough laws on begging hit Roma women with few other options, Al Jazeera - https://tinyurl.com/xs5z2tyh
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