Beggary: A growing menace to social set up

Pages: 195-197
Pradeep Kumar (Advocate, District Courts, Sirsa, Haryana)

No doubt that begging is a social problem that requires immediate control. It is penetrating deep into roots of our social set up and degrading the unique characteristics of the society as well. Many polices and laws are in existence which are framed to eradicate this menance of beggary but still a lot measures are to be demanded. Researchers have already proved that due to lack of services and support for earning their livelihood people are indulging in begging. Besides there are other causes that require study. Begging has many effects on the individuals living in society.