NEW DELHI: Where once innocent children stood with begging bowls at traffic signals and market squares, today they walk forward with books, dreams, and dignity. This transformation has been made possible by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s visionary initiative, ‘Project Jeevanjyot,’ a historic step toward building a truly Rangla Punjab.

Phase One: Rescue and Reintegration

Launched in July 2024, the first phase of Project Jeevanjyot continued until June 2025. During this period: • 753 rescue operations were carried out.

753 rescue operations were carried out. • 367 children were freed from begging.

367 children were freed from begging. • 350 children were reunited with their families, while 17 were placed in child care institutions.

350 children were reunited with their famil

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