The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, launched the SMILE–Beggary Survey Mobile Application during a Chintan Shivir held in Chandigarh from April 24 to 26, 2026. Developed under the SMILE–Beggary Sub-Scheme (Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons Engaged in the Act of Begging), the application is designed to facilitate real-time data collection and digital survey capture by implementing agencies and district authorities.
The primary objective of the mobile application is to enhance accuracy, transparency, and timely reporting, addressing previous challenges such as delayed and inconsistent data. By leveraging technology-driven solutions, the Ministry aims to improve monitoring, data analytics, and performance tracking across cities. This initiative aligns with the government’s vision of achieving a “Bhiksha Vritti Mukt Bharat” (Begging-free India) by strengthening institutional mechanisms to reintegrate individuals into mainstream society with dignity.
**Key Data and Reference Points:**
* **Event:** Chintan Shivir with States/UTs
* **Location:** Chandigarh
* **Event Dates:** April 24–26, 2026
* **Publication Date:** April 25, 2026 (10:42 AM)
* **Release ID:** 2255463
* **Visitor Counter:** 545
* **Issuing Authority:** PIB Delhi, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Key Entities Referenced
SMILE–Beggary Sub-Scheme: A sub-scheme for the Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons Engaged in the Act of Begging, focused on field-level implementation and monitoring.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment: The primary central ministry responsible for launching the digital survey application and overseeing the rehabilitation of identified individuals.
SMILE–Beggary Survey Mobile Application: A digital tool launched to enable real-time data collection, transparency, and performance tracking across cities for the rehabilitation program.
Bhiksha Vritti Mukt Bharat: The government's overarching vision aimed at achieving a begging-free India through institutional mechanisms and technology-driven solutions.
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–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–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 “Bhiksha Vritti Mukt Bharat”. 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.
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