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Time of India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Stall wars: 11 yrs since law was framed, street vendors demand space in city
New Delhi: Nearly 300 women turned up at NDMC's Convention Centre on Thursday from Sarojini Nagar, Trilokpuri, Madanpur Khadar, Rohini, India Gate and Harkesh Nagar in response to a call by the National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI). While the world marked May 1 as International Labour Day to honour workers, this gathering met to observe the 11th anniversary of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 — and to ask questions. Before the event started, snatches of conversation filled the room about evictions, vending certificates, hawking zones, microloans and much more. But one common anxiety loomed over all: "Kab rehri utha lenge, pata hi nahi chalta (We don't know when they will seize our vends." Nazma, 49, sold crisps, namkeen and sweets near Max Hospital and RG Square Mall. "There were dozens of us. Then one day, after a scuffle, we were told not to put up our stalls for two days. That turned into a week. It's 11 months now," she said. "I have this vending certificate but what's the point if there's no vending zone? Ghar chalana mushkil ho gaya hai." Rani, another vendor, recounted how her stall was demolished in the runup to the G20 Summit in 2023. "I sold chips on Mathura Road. I'm a single mother and want to educate my kids. But higher education? Not possible. Where will the money come from? At present, I just sneak by with a stall near my house and manage somehow. I have a vending certificate but it hasn't got me anything." The anniversary of the legislation was almost forgotten in the airing of grievances and lived experiences — from fresh vending surveys and harassment allegations to hawking zones and town vending committees. Kanchan, 45, who sold samosas and jalebis at Sarojini Nagar Market, muttered, "Kisi din adhikariyo, kisi din police. People say we block footpaths, but how can we feed the mouths if we aren't given any space?" by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Co-Founder of Google Brain, Andrew Ng, Is Reported To Have Read Every... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Even those with designated vending zones have found the ground reality. Lipi, in her forties, who ran a cold drink stall near India Gate, said, "First, we had no zone. Now we have, but it's the same. We bring items to sell and half are confiscated by the authorities. What's the point?" Speaking on behalf of the vendors, Arbind Singh, national coordinator, NASVI, said, "The street vendors are called encroachers when they don't sit at their designated places. But what if they haven't been given any place at all? Recognition through the Street Vendors Act was a milestone, but implementation is where the real work lies." A fresh survey of street vendors is under way. Around 75,000 street vendors were identified in a 2022 survey, but NASVI and other vendor bodies estimate the actual number in Delhi to be over five lakh. The women submitted a 10-point charter of demands, among them being inclusion in the ongoing vending survey, designation of vending zones by MCD, access to clean toilets and water, protection from police harassment, financial support through e-cards and banking linkages, representation in Town Vending Committees and recognition of thee right to work with dignity and safety. Also present were Gavali Parag Harshad (Union ministry of urban affairs), Ashwini Lal (office of development commissioner, MSME), Dr Debolina Kundu (National Institute of Urban Affairs), Delina Khongdup (National Commission for Women), Neeraj Kumar (Municipal Corporation of Delhi), Anil Chopra (Wingify Foundation) and Dr Taruna Saxena (Nestlé India).
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Vending, non-vending zones get identified, colour-coded
Chennai: More than a year after forming the vending committee, Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has finalised 150 vending zones and 188 non-vending zones across the city's 15 zones. While the designated vending zones will be marked in green, and non-vending zones will be marked in red with a 2X1 signboard. An announcement to this effect was tabled at the GCC council meeting on Wednesday. According to GCC data, 338 vending and non-vending zones have been identified so far, with Thiru Vi Ka Nagar Zone having the highest number of non-vending zones (45), while Royapuram zone having the most vending zones (26). This initiative follows the guidelines of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, which requires cities to frame clear street vending plans. The final plan was shaped after multiple stakeholder consultations and field surveys conducted between Sep 2024 and March 2025. The selection of these zones was based on various factors such as footfalls, proximity to public infrastructure, traffic congestion, and road accessibility. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Vending zones are usually located on wider footpaths, near residential colonies, and areas where street vending has traditionally taken place. Non-vending zones include narrow roads, bus stops, areas near govt buildings, and high-traffic intersections. Each vending stall will measure 6x4 feet and will be spaced 2 feet apart to allow smooth pedestrian movement. Non-vending areas will have proper signage and enforcement by local authorities to prevent illegal vending. Deputy mayor M Mahesh Kumar said, "This move is expected to bring order to the city's busy streets and reduce conflicts over the use of public spaces. Local residents from different proximities around the city have constantly been requesting GCC to remove the pavement encroachments. Vendors will be moved to the vending zones, thus removing the encroachments." GCC plans to install better infrastructure in vending zones, including lighting, waste bins, and mobile sanitation units. This structured approach will help protect livelihoods while maintaining public order, he added.
The Hindu
25-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Town vending committee election on May 30
Elections for the town vending committee of the Tiruchi Corporation will be held in Tiruchi on May 30 In a notification V. Saravanan, Commissioner, Tiruchi Corporation, said the polling will be held to elect six members for the committee. Filing of nomination will begin on May 12. Last date for filing nomination will be May 19. The eligible candidates can submit their nomination between 11 a. m. and 3 p.m. The nomination papers will be scrutinised on May 20 and May 21 will be the last date for withdrawal of nomination papers. The polling will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bishop Heber HIgher Secondary School, Puthur. Counting of votes will be taken up at 6 p.m. the same day. Out of six members, one member will be from Scheduled Caste and one each from physically challenged, minorities, women and Backward Classes. One member will be from general category. The election is mandated under Section 38 (1) of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, and Tamil Nadu Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Rules, 2015. The voters list, after deletion of the names of deceased vendors as per the directive of the HC, has been put up on the notice boards in all ward committee offices, Mr. Saravanan said.
