Beggars Corporation

Now available on @amazonIN THE LAST BEGGAR: FROM DONATION TO DIGNITY How To Make India Begging-free Without Donating. Book online: amzn.in/d/glkSorr Edited by Dr. Sanjeev Chopra, IAS(Rtd), Ex-Dir @LBSNAA_Official Published by: @BloomsburyIndia ON BEGGARS CORPORATION Case Study: Dr. Sreevas Sahasranamam, @UofGlasgow Revenue Model: Badrinath Mishra, ex-VP, @ONDC_Official Introduction: Sudikha, Beggars Corporation Call to Action: Sunita Aron, Consulting Editor, Hindustan Times ON BEGGING Religious & Cultural Background: Kalyan Gullapalli, Founder - Rediscovering Bharat History: Mihir Keshari, JNU Law & Begging: Raghwendra, @India_NHRC SPECIAL THOUGHTS Dr. KV Raju, Economic Advisor to the @CMOfficeUP Shrijeet Mishra, former Chief Innovation Officer, Aditya Birla Group

Varanasi's Beggars Corporation argues that beggary can be reduced by investment, ownership and formal work rather than alms. #poverty policycircle.org/opinion/beggar…

Today I met with Hon'ble Minister, @pib_MoSJE Shri @Drvirendrakum13 ji in Delhi and formally submitted a partnership proposal for Beggars Employment Exchange (BEE). The #BEE targets to train, recruit and provide sustainable employment to 100,000 beggars across SMILE-Beggary project cities of the Ministry. The Minister has promised to convene a follow-up meeting soon to discuss the operational details. l was accompanied by our Delhi-based tech-partner Avinash K Singh who explained #BEE to the minister. We also presented the Minister with a photograph from August 2025—a moment where he and Justice Shri V. Ramasubramanian, Hon'ble Chairperson, @India_NHRC congratulated beggar-turned-entrepreneur Mrs. Mirchmala Devi on her historic appointment as a Director at @BeggarsCorp. #DonationToDignity #PovertyToProperty #startup

"Prachand sunder!" "Very empowering!" This is what the participants of the Nalanda Literature Festival say about the products of our beggar-turned-entrepreneurs. If you are in #Nalanda or #Patna, visit the stall of @BeggarsCorp at Rajgiri Convention Center and feel the art of #impact. @ShashiTharoor @amitabhk87

"जीने के अधिकार की भिक्षा" Begging for the Rights to Live I am honored to be invited to write for the annual Hindi journal of the @India_NHRC—Manav Adhikar: Nai Dishayein—focusing on the critical but often overlooked rights of persons engaged in begging. My sincere gratitude to the Hon'ble Chairperson Justice Shri V. Ramasubramanian and Hon'ble Secretary General Shri Bharat Lal for extending this significant opportunity. The Colonial Curse My article "जीने के अधिकार की भिक्षा" traces the current state-level anti-begging acts in India to the Bengal Vagrancy Act, 1943. Born out of the fear of starving masses during the British-made Bengal Famine and the shadow of the 1942 Quit India movement, this legislation criminalized the cry for survival. When the rulers treat the helpless cry for food as a crime, they murder both humanity and basic principles of a welfare state. The Current Welfare Paradox In February 2022, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) of the central government launched the SMILE (Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood & Enterprise) project for the beggars at a budget of ₹100 cr. But after three and a half years, there is not any remarkable change in the situation, as it is treating the symptoms instead of the root cause of the disease—extreme poverty and absence of livelihood. The irony peaked when its flagship project in Indore not only criminalized begging but also the traditional alms-giving ('daan') under Section 163 of the BNSS, 2023. Lodging FIRs against those offering humanitarian support highlights how the absence of a clear subject-specific central law allows local lawkeepers to bypass the lawmakers. Seven-Point Action Plan To move beyond treating symptoms, my submission suggests a transformative, rights-based approach. The key recommendations include: Clear Definitions: Establish a clear, broad definition of 'begging' and 'beggar,' including their different categories. Detailed Survey: Conduct a Problem & Possibility Survey to identify why people beg and what they can do. Social Inclusion: Issue identity cards under the Extreme Poor and Helpless (EPH) category and include them in available & applicable government schemes. Sustainable Transformation: Prioritize sustainable earning opportunities over temporary rehabilitation. Refocus SMILE: Emphasize the missing 'E' (Entrepreneurship) in SMILE with a focus on market-linked training, loan access, and professional support. Break the Cycle: Rescue and Rebuild the Lives of Child Beggars with Career Education. Time-Bound Strategy: Develop a comprehensive, time-bound Action Plan to realise the dream of a #BeggingFreeIndia while providing provisions for any future addition of destitute persons. @PMOIndia @Drvirendrakum13 @suman_bery @NITIAayog @pib_MoSJE @SMILE_MoSJE @BeggarsCorp

Listen to our founder @employonomics in #KashiKeKarndhar Episode-10. "वाराणसी की धरती पर एक ऐसी क्रांति जन्म ले रही है, जो भारत की सोच और सिस्टम दोनों को आईना दिखा रही है। "चंद्र मिश्रा – एक ऐसा नाम, जो भिखारियों को भीख के कटोरे से निकालकर कॉर्पोरेट दुनिया की मुख्यधारा में ला रहे हैं। आज वही लोग, जो कभी सड़क पर हाथ फैलाते थे, अब — ✅ काम कर रहे हैं ✅ उत्पादक नागरिक बन चुके हैं ✅ सरकार से सहायता नहीं, बल्कि Tax भर रहे हैं "यह सिर्फ एक इंटरव्यू नहीं, यह है भारत के सामाजिक नव निर्माण की कहानी।" youtu.be/b-ei61oHKqE?si…

Excellent read. Exactly the point. If it was absence of education or employment then there are part of the world that would be raging with rural or urban terrorist activities. These are careful and considered choices made by empowered individuals with an orientation towards violence or other psychological challenges. Many unknown are identified and nurtured in Campuses. Staying amongst an echo chamber they gravitate silently towards radicalism. Compliments @SpeakNaimisha . I admire your affection to the Tiranga. @AnchorAnandN

Thank you for your appreciation 🙏 It was really a warm experience to see such a rare accessible, people friendly and cause-supportive governor like @LetGenGurmit. Unlike career bureaucrats, @ChopraSanjeev ji is very much active, creative and public spirited. The tremendous fresh energy of the young volunteers makes @vowlitfest a different world itself.

@BeggarsCorp @vowlitfest @ChopraSanjeev Congratulations to the entire team, under capable leadership of Founder, Shri Chandra Mishra Ji, @employonomics! Sincere thanks to Hon'ble Governor @LtGenGurmit for kind appreciation Special thanks to Dr.@ChopraSanjeev & Team for organising @VoWLitFest as such a wonderful event

The Hon'ble Governor of Uttarakhand Gen. (Rtd.) Gurmeet Singh visited the stall of Beggars Corporation at the @vowlitfest event in Dehradun today. Accompanied by Dr. @ChopraSanjeev, Hon'ble Governor appreciated the work of Beggars Corporation and the products made by our beggar-turned-entrepreneurs. Our founder @employonomics presented him a copy of #TheLastBeggar and a #BeggingFreeDehradun bag. Our co-founder Dev , Manager-Projects Vaibhav Singh and Tech Coordinator Jay briefed him about the products.

When @BeggarsCorp is preparing to launch its game-changing #BeggarsEmploymentExchange (#BEE), author and consulting editor of the @htTweets Madam @overto deals with the question many of you ask: Can the beggars turn into entrepreneurs or skilled workers? October 26, 2025, Hindustan Times. Read the full article and tell us your thoughts/advice/suggestions in the comments or direct message. Join us in our mission to turn the vast idle manpower of the beggars into a productive workforce. @Drvirendrakum13 @SMILE_MoSJE @startupindia @PiyushGoyal @jayantrld @MSDESkillIndia @asim_arun @WorldBankIndia @WorldBank @SDGaction

"If begging is a crime, Article 21 of Indian Constitution is a crime. Failure of our welfare governance is also a crime," asserts @employonomics, Founder & CEO of Beggars Corporation at the @vowlitfest in Dehradun. In a veiled reference to the @IndoreCollector, he challenged the criminalisation of beggary: > Called it a colonial mindset, tracing it back to the British-imposed Bengal Vagrancy Act, 1943, during the man-made Bengal Famine. > Pointed out 22 states, including #Uttarakhand, still adopt this unconstitutional approach to extreme poverty. > Cited the 2018 ruling of Delhi High Court and 2021 observations of Supreme Court who refused to ban begging. #BeggarsCorporation #Article21 #ValleyofWords #Poverty #GovernanceFailure @pib_MoSJE @Drvirendrakum13 @ChopraSanjeev @SMILE_MoSJE @Varanasi_DM youtu.be/8jKVju-r-8E?si…

Keeping up with UP: Can beggars turn into entrepreneurs or skilled workers? hindustantimes.com/india-news/kee…

Dear socially spirited citizens of Dehradun, do you envision #Uttarakhand becoming a national model for a povery-free begging-free state? Exchange Experience & Expertise with our founder @employonomics at @vowlitfest: Date & Time: Sunday, October 26th, 4 PM Venue: Hotel Madhuban, Rajpur Road, #Dehradun Let's discuss, debate and decide which road we should take: THE OLD WAY Donation, charity, and freebies Temporary rehabilitation Non-formal education of street children Criminalising begging and forceful evacuation of the beggars Criminalising humanitarian support and FIRs against citizens OR, THE NEW PARADIGM Investment, Equity, and ROI Turning the poor/beggars into a productive workforce Career Education of street children Breaking the cycle of poverty & begging Involving citizens in mentoring & social transformation This is high time to move beyond what couldn't succeed in last 78 years post-independence. And, adopt a sustainable model built on dignity, productivity, and economic democracy. #NoPoverty #ZeroHunger @PMOIndia @blsanthosh @Drvirendrakum13 @pushkardhami @tsrawatbjp

A Revolutionary #Diwali at @BeggarsCorp. This Diwali celebration at Beggars Corporation was truly revolutionary in action. Led by our newly appointed Director, Mrs. Mirchmala Devi—a #Dalit (Paswan) and former beggar herself—the event was a bold act of social change, not just a symbol. The Walls We Broke: The age-old darkness of the Indian society. Our own deep-seated mindsets. The oppressive tradition of the caste system. Religious division of humanity. The burden of false class ego. The walls between the haves and the have-nots. Mirchmala didi personally performed the puja rituals, led the Aarti, offered Prasad to God, and distributed it among us all. Those who actively assisted her in the arrangements were: Sonam, aldo a Dalit and former beggar. Sabbo, a Muslim. And little Khushboo, Sonam’s highly excited daughter. Significantly, all the key participants were women. Dividing humanity in the name of #caste, #class, and #religion is the century-old darkness deep-rooted in our social psychology. This Diwali, let's resolve to truly light up our heart, mind, and society. तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय। Let's move from darkness to light.

🌆 Dehradun: A Begging-Free City Join Panelists Aditi P. Kaur, Chandra Mishra , Abhinav Shah and Samarth Khanna with Moderator: Anoop Nautiyal at VoW 2025! 🤝 Institutional Partner: Montessori School 📍 25–26 Oct | Hotel Madhuban, Dehradun

Team @BeggarsCorp wishes you and your family an empowering Subh #Navaratri ! Unleash the Goddess within. Find out your True Power. Multiply your power by empowering the weak.

A random glimpse of #begging at Dashaswamedh Ghat of Varanasi today, on Mahalaya. Didn't WE create this begging industry? Don't donate, invest. Change lives forever. Earn profit with purpose. Join @BeggarsCorp to realize the dream of a #BeggingFreeIndia. @suman_bery @UN_SDG

Social impact startup Beggars Corporation to appoint #BusinessPartners Join us to make India begging-free by 2035 once and for all. Not through charity, but through social business. Locations Metro Cities: New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata All major states: From Assam to Andhra Pradesh, Goa to Uttarakhand and Punjab to Gujarat Spiritual Places: Prayagraj, Ayodhya, Vrindaban, Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri, Rameswaram, Thirupati, Shirdi, Amritsar, Vaishno Devi Who Can Apply: Existing or aspiring visionary #Entrepreneurs and #Startups Fill up the Form: forms.gle/3X455RJeS77iqu… #BeggingFreeIndia #ProfitWithPurpose @Drvirendrakum1 @Vidurji @asim_arun @SanjivIRS @employonomics @MSJEGOI @DPIITGoI