Two beggars’ homes were inaugurated here by School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash on Monday.
In a move to make the society beggar-free, the State Government launched a ‘Niladri Nilay’ scheme on the day. In this connection, Nimapara-based social institution Pingalakhi Public Welfare Organisation (PPWO) got the franchise to have two rehabilitation centres for 100 beggars.
State Commissioner for Women Dr Minati Behera, PPWO head Raj kishore Sabat, Women Commission Member Snehanjali Mohanty, Mamata Das and PPWO BEd College Principal Gaganbihari Das and Administrative Officer Padmalochan Mohanty were also present.
A women empowerment awareness programme was also held by the PPWO in which thousands of women SHG members participated.