The growth of the begging industry

Bangalore. India's Silicon Valley. Home to 5.2 million people.

Soon to be home to the largest begging population in the country.

There's no doubt that Bangalore is a city were money comes and goes freely. I also do not question the need to give back to society. But frankly, everytime I see another drugged and sleeping baby in the arms of a begging "mother", I feel a twinge of guilt. We gave money, we created another job opening.

It's just another story of Bangalore. India's land of opportunity.

Everytime you see a helpless child and decide to part with your change, you've just created another opportunity for a child to be exploited.

Pay attention to what we are doing to our own people. You may think you are helping, but the money you give is not going into helping the one who got your attention. If you want to donate there are so many transparent charity organizations who could use your help.