Date: 30th April 2026
Venue: Shree Shakti Convocation Centre, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Media Presence: 100+ Journalists and Media Representatives
A Statewide Movement Towards a Child-Begging-Free Gujarat
Shree Shakti Seva Kendra (SSSK) officially launched the Bal Bhiksha Vruti Mukat Gujarat Abhiyan on 30 April 2026 at the Shree Shakti Convocation Centre, Ambaji. The launch event was conducted through a large-scale press conference attended by more than 100 journalists, media representatives, social workers, educators, community leaders, and supporters from across Gujarat.
The campaign marks the beginning of a statewide movement aimed at eliminating child begging and ensuring that every child receives access to education, dignity, protection, and opportunities for a better future.
Why Was This Campaign Launched?
For more than 15 years, Shree Shakti Seva Kendra has been working in the tribal and marginalized regions of Ambaji under its guiding mission:
“ભિક્ષા નહીં, શિક્ષા” (Education, Not Begging)
During its grassroots work, the organization witnessed countless children being forced into begging due to poverty, lack of awareness, social exclusion, and limited access to education.
Rather than offering temporary relief, SSSK chose a sustainable solution—bringing children into the education system and supporting their overall development.
Through continuous efforts, the organization has successfully transformed the lives of hundreds of underprivileged children by helping them move from the streets to classrooms, from uncertainty to opportunity.
The launch of the Bal Bhiksha Vruti Mukat Gujarat Abhiyan is an effort to expand this successful model across Gujarat and encourage collective action against child begging.
Vision of the Campaign
The campaign seeks to create awareness and inspire participation from every section of society to ensure that no child is forced to beg for survival.
Key Objectives
- Eliminate child begging across Gujarat.
- Promote access to quality education for vulnerable children.
- Raise public awareness about child rights and child protection.
- Encourage community participation in rehabilitation efforts.
- Strengthen collaboration between NGOs, educational institutions, media, corporate organizations, and government bodies.
- Create long-term opportunities for education, skill development, and social inclusion.
Press Conference Highlights
The launch event received overwhelming support from the media fraternity, with more than 100 journalists and media representatives participating in the press conference.
During the event, representatives of Shree Shakti Seva Kendra shared real-life experiences from their journey of working with marginalized communities and highlighted the urgent need for society to address child begging as a humanitarian and developmental issue.
The media interaction focused on:
- The current challenges faced by vulnerable children.
- Successful rehabilitation and education initiatives undertaken by SSSK.
- The roadmap for expanding the campaign across Gujarat.
- The role of citizens and institutions in supporting child welfare.
- Building awareness around the importance of education and social responsibility.
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Event Impact
The launch generated significant awareness and media attention, helping amplify the message of child rights, education, and social responsibility throughout Gujarat.
The campaign is expected to drive greater public participation and encourage long-term solutions that address the root causes of child begging.
Together, We Can Build a Better Gujarat
Every child deserves a safe childhood, access to education, and the opportunity to dream.
The Bal Bhiksha Vruti Mukat Gujarat Abhiyan is a step towards making that vision a reality.
Because every child deserves a school bag, not a begging bowl.
