CAUSES OF BEGGING IN INDIA: AN OVERVIEW

Begging is a long-standing social ill. It has recently gotten out of hand. Poverty and beggars have traditionally been seen as heroic deeds in India, where the concept of beggars has always existed. "Bhiksha" (alms) is a well-known term in Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. Despite its origins as an unconventional theological theory, "Zakat" was highly regarded among Muslims. Because it shows the individual's failure to fit into their social surroundings, it is a kind of personality disorder. A beggar on the street is a sign of societal disarray, as it quickly reminds us of a chaotic society that cannot adequately accommodate him. It's a problem for any community, but beggars are a blight and an enormous financial burden in a growing country like India. Unofficially, India is home to more than 50,00,000 beggars, and that figure rises to a few million if we include those who beg regularly, Poverty is a result of their actions. On the other hand, Beggary is a social and moral concern and an economic one. In reality, the beggars constitute a significant source of disease transmission and the spread of disgusting illnesses. It needs a swift and real response, or the beggars will spread across society. In this context, this article discusses the reasons for begging in India and provides appropriate recommendations for eradicating it from Indian culture.