Begging Life of Beggars: A Case Study

The present empirical study aims to analyze the types of beggars, places and methods of begging and their earnings through this profession in the Aligarh district. The study is based on primary source of data, collected through the field survey and direct questionnaire to the respondents in the Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh during 2009. The study reveals that nearly, 78 per cent beggars were able bodied and they begged with the help of slogan or silent way of begging. They are mainly preferred to go to the residential areas, markets and religious places for begging purpose and their average daily income by begging is 51-100 per day.