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Begging in India has become a big racket in the country. In spite of its rapid economic growth, India is a poverty-driven country, which is also leading to the growth of beggars in the country. It is well settled that the right to life is the right to live with dignity and with necessities of life required for it. Begging is seen as critical problem in the developing urban centres. Begging in contemporary society is a symptom of a number of social problems including homelessness, poverty, drug addiction, alcoholism, mental illness, a lack of education and vocational training, and so on. In India, there is no central law that penalizes begging. Begging has grown at a significant rate in India. It is estimated that half a million people in India are beggars. The government, varied organizations, activists claim that many measures have been taken to abolish begging and it has been successful to a certain extent. But as the citizens of this country, it is our moral responsibility to stop this menace and the best way is to stop giving alms. Meanwhile, let the government continue with its poverty alleviation schemes and make India a better place to live in. India is a social welfare state, it is the responsibility of the government to develop policies so that all its citizens can achieve that wholesome life.