Launch of SMILE–Beggary Survey Mobile Application at Chintan Shivir
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📌 Summary:
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment launched the SMILE–Beggary Survey Mobile App at Chintan Shivir with States/UTs in Chandigarh (April 24–26, 2026)
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Developed under SMILE–Beggary Sub-Scheme (Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons Engaged in the Act of Begging)
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App enables implementing agencies and district authorities to capture survey data digitally — replacing paper-based surveys
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Addresses problems: delayed/inconsistent data reporting, poor monitoring across cities
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Enhances ministry's capacity for real-time monitoring, data analytics, and performance tracking
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Chintan Shivir is a 3-day deliberative platform (Centre-State) for actionable outcomes on social justice issues
🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS2 — Governance (welfare scheme implementation, e-governance) and Social Justice (rehabilitation of marginalised groups).
📝 Prelims Facts:
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SMILE: Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise — umbrella scheme under MoSJE
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Two sub-schemes: (1) Beggary rehabilitation, (2) Transgender welfare
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MoSJE: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
🔑 Key Term: SMILE Scheme — Central government scheme for comprehensive rehabilitation of persons engaged in begging and transgender persons, including shelter, medical facilities, skill development, and mainstreaming.
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