The administration's Rs 1,000 reward scheme to free Indore of beggars has received a positive response from citizens, with people coming forward with information about individuals seeking alms in their areas, officials said on Monday.
The administration has banned begging and prohibited people from giving alms or purchasing goods for beggars.
According to officials, the administration issued a prohibitory order on 2 January, announcing a reward of Rs 1,000 for those providing information about begging.
A mobile phone number has also been provided to share information about beggars, they said.
District Collector Ashish Singh said around 200 people have called the mobile number in the last four days, and information provided by 12 individuals was found to be correct after investigation.
"Six of these received Rs 1,000 each at the district magistrate's office on Monday," he said.
Officials stated that cases will be registered under section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) against those who violate the administration's prohibitory order against begging.
The charges carry a penalty of up to one year in prison, a fine of up to Rs 5,000, or both.
Over the last four months, around 400 people involved in begging in the city have been sent to a shelter for rehabilitation, while 64 children were sent to a childcare institution.
The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched a pilot project to make 10 cities across the country beggar-free, including Indore.
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