31 child beggars rescued in Mohali in 3 days

Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur announced that regional social security teams rescued 31 children from begging in Mohali district over the past three days—a key success for the Jeevan Jyot campaign.

Since August 17, Mohali has rescued 68 such children, leading Punjab in this effort.

After the District Child Welfare Committee verified documents, three children returned to their parents, while 28 others entered child care institutions with ensured shelter, food, and safety pending full checks.

Dr Baljit Kaur noted that 807 children have been rescued statewide and linked to rehabilitation.

The Jeevan Jyot campaign extends beyond rescues, guiding street children to schools and secure futures through health checks, counselling, education, and family support to prevent relapse.

Appealing to Punjabis, Dr Kaur called for cooperation in ending child begging. She advised withholding alms from begging children and dialling Child Helpline 1098 to connect them with education and dignity.