SMILE-Beggary Scheme: ₹45.59 Crore Released, 10,446 Persons Rehabilitated

Exam-focused facts from the 14 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment released ₹45.59 crore under the SMILE-Beggary Scheme since its launch on 23 October 2023.
As of 31 July 2026, 10,446 persons including 2,824 children have been rehabilitated under the scheme.
The scheme provides vocational training in trades such as carpentry, tailoring, housekeeping, and e-rickshaw driving.
The Ministry developed Model Guidelines for Beggars'/Shelter Homes, circulated to all States/UTs on 13 April 2026.
The Model Guidelines mandate third-party infrastructure and social audits of every Beggar/Shelter Home at least once every two years.
A dedicated mobile application and digital monitoring system have been established for identification and rehabilitation.