Launch of SMILE–Beggary Survey Mobile Application at Chintan Shivir, Chandigarh (24–26 April 2026)

Posted On: 25 APR 2026 10:42AM by PIB Delhi The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, launched the SMILE&ndash;Beggary Survey Mobile Application during the Chintan Shivir with States/UTs held in Chandigarh from 24th to 26th April 2026. The mobile application has been developed under the SMILE&ndash;Beggary Sub-Scheme (Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons Engaged in the Act of Begging) to strengthen field-level implementation through real-time data collection and improved monitoring. The application will enable implementing agencies and district authorities to capture survey data digitally, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely reporting. The launch of the mobile application marks a significant step towards addressing challenges such as delayed and inconsistent data reporting, while enhancing the Ministry’s capacity for real-time monitoring, data analytics, and performance tracking across cities. Speaking on the occasion, it was highlighted that the initiative aligns with the Government’s vision of achieving a &ldquo;Bhiksha Vritti Mukt Bharat&rdquo;. The mobile application will further strengthen the overall monitoring framework of the scheme. The Ministry reiterated its commitment to leveraging technology-driven solutions and strengthening institutional mechanisms to reintegrate the identified individuals into mainstream society, enabling them to live with dignity and self-confidence. *** Siraj (Release ID: 2255463) Visitor Counter : 1252 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी , Bengali , Punjabi , Gujarati , Telugu Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Launch of SMILE–Beggary Survey Mobile Application at Chintan Shivir, Chandigarh (24–26 April 2026) Posted On: 25 APR 2026 10:42AM by PIB Delhi The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, launched the SMILE&ndash;Beggary Survey Mobile Application during the Chintan Shivir with States/UTs held in Chandigarh from 24th to 26th April 2026. The mobile application has been developed under the SMILE&ndash;Beggary Sub-Scheme (Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons Engaged in the Act of Begging) to strengthen field-level implementation through real-time data collection and improved monitoring. The application will enable implementing agencies and district authorities to capture survey data digitally, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely reporting. The launch of the mobile application marks a significant step towards addressing challenges such as delayed and inconsistent data reporting, while enhancing the Ministry’s capacity for real-time monitoring, data analytics, and performance tracking across cities. Speaking on the occasion, it was highlighted that the initiative aligns with the Government’s vision of achieving a &ldquo;Bhiksha Vritti Mukt Bharat&rdquo;. The mobile application will further strengthen the overall monitoring framework of the scheme. The Ministry reiterated its commitment to leveraging technology-driven solutions and strengthening institutional mechanisms to reintegrate the identified individuals into mainstream society, enabling them to live with dignity and self-confidence. *** Siraj (Release ID: 2255463) <span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:black">&nbsp;The Ministry of Social Justice &amp; Empowerment, Government of India, launched the SMILE&ndash;Beggary Survey Mobile Application during the Chintan Shivir with States/UTs held in Chandigarh from 24th to 26th April 2026.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:black">The mobile application has been</span> <span style="color:black">developed under the SMILE&ndash;Beggary Sub-Scheme (Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons Engaged in the Act of Begging) to strengthen field-level implementation through real-time data collection and improved monitoring. The application will enable implementing agencies and district authorities to capture survey data digitally, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely reporting.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:black">The launch of the mobile application marks a significant step towards addressing challenges such as delayed and inconsistent data reporting, while enhancing the Ministry’s capacity for real-time monitoring, data analytics, and performance tracking across cities.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:black">Speaking on the occasion, it was highlighted that the initiative aligns with the Government’s vision of achieving a &ldquo;Bhiksha Vritti Mukt Bharat&rdquo;. The mobile application will further strengthen the overall monitoring framework of the scheme. The Ministry reiterated its commitment to leveraging technology-driven solutions and strengthening institutional mechanisms to reintegrate the identified individuals into mainstream society, enabling them to live with dignity and self-confidence.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">***</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">Siraj</span></span></p> " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); isPlaying = true; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "none"; } function pauseAudio() { mPlayer.pause(); isPlaying = false; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "none"; 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