Rajasthan

• 01 Sep 2021

Avani Lakhera: Brand Ambassador of 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao'

Why in News

• Avani Lakhera, who won a gold medal in the shooting competition at the Tokyo Paralympics, has been announced as the brand ambassador of the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme by the Rajasthan government.

Key Points

• Avani Lakhera has won the Gold Medal in the R2 Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event at the Tokyo Paralympics.
• Avani is a 19-year-old Paralympian from Jaipur, who is the first female player to win a gold medal in Paralympics for India.

'Rescue campaign' to Make Jaipur Beggary Free

Why in News

• The Social Justice and Empowerment Department has announced to run a Rescue Campaign to make Jaipur city free from begging.

Key Points

• This rescue campaign will be started from September 7, 2021.
• This campaign will be run by Rajasthan Social Justice and Empowerment Department, with an aim to make Jaipur city free from begging and to rehabilitate beggars.
• Under this campaign, arrangements will be made for beggars’ accommodation, food and rehabilitation by taking them to the four designated centers of the city.
• Workable beggars will be provided jobs for livelihood by providing them skills.
• Children indulging in begging will be sent to Balika Griha and Bal Griha and monks above 60 years of age will be sent to Old Age Home.