<h1>Community Involvement and Skill Training Key to Ending Street Begging, Says Minister Under Govt Scheme</h1> A government minister emphasized that eliminating street begging requires active community involvement alongside official rehabilitation programs. Citing successful initiatives in two cities, the minister highlighted that providing business training and linking individuals to employment opportunities enabled former beggars to become self-sufficient and even employers. Collaborative efforts among residents, NGOs, and civic authorities were noted for offering education, healthcare, and skill development. A government scheme aimed at supporting marginalized groups through identification, shelter, and skill training was referenced. A human rights official attending the event endorsed the cause and recommended adopting respectful terminology to uphold the dignity of those formerly engaged in begging.