Mangalore, August 16, 2012: A helpline service for the homeless was launched at the Centre for Homeless near Saharavu Temple in Mangalore on Thursday, Aug 16 under the auspices of Mangalore City Corporation, Mayor Gulzar Banu.
Dr. Harish Kumar, Commissioner, MCC, the helpline service is meant for people who come to Mangalore in search of livelihood but spend their days without any roof to protect them, besides catering to the needs of beggars and homeless.
Dr. Kumar also said that the developments have been made as per the Supreme Court directions.
Homeless centres are located in Hampankatta, Urwa and another one to come up in Kasba Bengre.
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