Question: Which of the following State has recently planned to become a “beggar free state”?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Goa
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- (b)
Related facts:
- On March 24th, 2017, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar presented the State budget for 2017-18 in Legislative Assembly.
- During the budget speech he stated that State government has planned to make the State beggar free.
- He added that for this purpose State government will make a full fledged rehabilitation centre for beggars and destitute.
- It is worth mentioning that the number of beggars in Goa is increasing rapidly despite being a high per capita income State.
- Previously, on March 16th, 2017, the new formed government of Manohar Parrikar had proved majority in Goa Assembly with support of 22 MLAs.
Related links:
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/will-make-state-beggar-free-cm/article17653675.ece
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/goas-new-aim-indias-first-beggar-free-state/articleshow/57819136.cms
http://ibn7.in/state/goa/panaji/item/125438-2017-03-24-11-14-11