Summary:
Ahmedabad, Oct 28 (PTI) The Gujarat government on Thursday kicked off a drive to rehabilitate beggars and destitute people in eight major cities of the state.
Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Manisha Vakil held a meeting with stakeholders for effective implementation of the drive that began from Vadodara, an official said.
The administration has swung into action days after state BJP president CR Paatil reprimanded Vadodara Mayor Keyur Rokadia for the slow pace in resolving the issue of stray cattle and beggars in the city.
Vakil, who is an MLA from Vadodara city, convened a meeting of the city police commissioner, municipal commissioner, mayor and officials of the Social Justice and Empowerment department to find a long-term solution for beggars on city roads.
"We are launching this drive to rehabilitate beggars from Vadodara.
Our aim is to cover all eight major cities of Gujarat.