PKSF’s efforts turn beggars into self-employed

A research found that increase of disposable income of beggars in some particular areas in the country due to inclusive initiative by the PKSF have been turned themselves into self-employed.

The research “Beggars to Entrepreneurs: An Evaluation” carried out by the Dhaka School of Economics (DScE), said a press release today.

DScE’s Entrepreneurial expert and Macro specialist Professor Dr Muhammad Mahboob Ali said the ENRICH programme philosophically developed by Dr Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad is being implemented by the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF).

This is a laudable and effective venture to change the fate of destitute people in the society, he said.

Mahboob Ali said the current government is also doing in the right direction to play a supportive role for poor people to come out the vicious circle of poverty.

DScE presented the research findings on Thursday at PKSF at a ceremony.

DScE’s Post graduate diploma student Md. Nazim Ud Dollah made the presentation.

PKSF Deputy Managing Director Dr Md Jashim Uddin presided over the ceremony. Senior general manager of PKSF Mashiur Rahman, Assistant General Manager Dipen Kumar Shaha and DScE Lecturer Sadia Islam also spoke on this occasion.

Jashim Uddin said PKSF will continue to play for sustainable poverty reduction role through employment generation.