
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation identified 395 homeless individuals following a High Court directive. However, the city faces a shortage of shelter homes, with existing facilities already at full capacity. A proposal for four new shelter homes is pending approval from the Union government. Additionally, a lack of adequate rehabilitation and mental healthcare centers hinders the placement of individuals with addiction or behavioral issues, highlighting a critical need for expanded facilities and resources.
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