Project JIWANJYOT 2.0

17 Sep

Punjab Government’s Project JIWANJYOT 2.0 Rescues 311 Children from Streets

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Chandigarh, September 17, 2025: Project JIWANJYOT 2.0, a flagship initiative of the Punjab Government, is changing young lives by rescuing children from begging and ensuring them a safe, dignified, and hopeful future.Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that in a recent operation near a Gurdwara Sahib in Amritsar district, 15 children were rescued from begging, shifted to safe shelter homes, and given immediate rehabilitation support.She noted that public response has been very encouraging, with more citizens reporting incidents of child begging near religious places, markets, bus stands, and traffic signals. Under the leadership of Chief…

23 Jul

20 Child Beggars Rescued in a Day Across Punjab, Total Rises to 169 Under Project JIWANJYOT 2.0

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Chandigarh, July 23, 2025– In a major push under Project JIWANJYOT 2.0, the Punjab Government rescued 20 vulnerable child beggars in a single day across 15 districts, marking a significant step in its campaign against child exploitation. The rescue operation, led by the Department of Social Security, Women and Child Development, was carried out under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.Social Security Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur confirmed that with the latest operation, the total number of children rescued within just seven days has climbed to 169. The state’s District Child Protection Units (DCPUs) conducted these special drives at…