1. The Bihar government has launched a programme to provide employment to beggars in the state by encouraging them to quit begging and offering them entrepreneurship.
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2. The Bhikshavriti Nivaran Yojana aims to provide a life of dignity to the beggars by offering them a shot at becoming entrepreneurs or publicity managers for government programmes.
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3. Many beggars have shown interest in selling vegetables or opening a small retail shop.
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4. The State Society for Ultra Poor and Some Welfare (SAKSHAM) SAKSHAM, that is running the programme, plans to support 100 beggars in Patna.
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5. The Bhikshavriti Nivaran Yojana is run by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in 10 cities of the country.
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