The Last Beggar: From Donation to Dignity

At just eleven years old, Vishal stood on the ghats of Varanasi, his face painted as Lord Shiva, hands outstretched for alms - a child lost in the cycle of poverty. Yet, three years later, he became India's youngest beggar-turned-entrepreneur, proving that transformation is possible when dignity replaces dependence. The Last Beggar is more than a book - it is a movement. It demolishes the myths around begging, challenges outdated charity models and presents a revolutionary blueprint for change. At its heart is Beggars Corporation, the world's first 'profit with purpose' enterprise that turns beggars into entrepreneurs, offering not just livelihoods but equity, pride and a stake in their own futures. With a hundred per cent return on investment in just twenty-one months, this model doesn't just heal lives, it fuels economies.

• Publication date: 18 August 2025
• Page count: 128
• Dimensions: Height 230 mm; Width 147 mm; Thickness 25 mm
• Publisher: Bloomsbury India
• Format: Hardback
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 9789369525423