The first care home for beggars in Madras was established under police management
[ad_1] In November 1953, the Madras School of Social Work, which was started only the previous year, conducted a survey of beggars in the State capital. As many as 400 volunteers were drawn from colleges, schools, and social service institutions in Madras to conduct the survey. The study revealed that there were nearly 7,500 beggars,…