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The Times of India
The Times of India
National
Venu Lanka | TNN

Special drive in Vijayawada to include destitute in welfare programs

VIJAYAWADA: Revenue officials in Krishna district have started a special drive to identify the destitute and homeless in Vijayawada and sanction them documents necessary for government schemes. Officials interacted with the homeless and provided them Aadhaar cards and other documents to avail free ration and schemes such as Amma Vodi.

Vijayawada sub-collector Surya Sai Praveen Chand in a recent review meeting with officials said he noticed beggars and homeless persons taking shelter on the city roads. He asked revenue officials to identify these persons and ensure all of them have Aadhaar cards and are enrolled under welfare schemes.

Revenue officials from Vijayawada East mandal conducted a survey and identified many homeless persons who lack government support.

Twelve homeless persons were enrolled for Aadhaar and their biometric details collected.

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