The present paper attempts to examine the socio-economic status of the beggars in Amroha city and find out the causes that lead to their begging life. The study is based on primary data collected through the personal interview to the respondents in Amroha city. The field survey was carried out during the month of November 2017. The study reveals that beggars are the weakest section of the society and live in poor condition. Nearly four-fifths of them are Muslim and 14 percent are literates. 79 percent beggars earn money from only begging and remaining beggars earn also from part-time works, but they earn only 100 to 300 rupees per day. They are also unaware about the government schemes for poverty alleviation. Moreover, their accessibility in the basic amenities and infrastructure facilities is also very poor.
Beggars, Begging, Socio-economic, and Amroha City
