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Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Paper Plans, Pavement Chaos: NMC Yet To Demarcate 43 Hawking Zones
Nagpur: More than four years after the Covid-19 pandemic forced thousands into street vending for survival, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) failed to legally accommodate even a fraction of the city's street vendors. Out of an estimated 50,000 hawkers in Nagpur, only 1,225 were issued official licences. Shockingly, even among the 3,149 hawkers who were registered and authorised to vote in the formation of the city's Town Vending Committee — a key step under the Street Vendors Act — most remain unlicensed and without any designated space. This stark mismatch exposes the civic body's failure to translate policy into action, leaving thousands vulnerable to eviction while footpaths and roads continue to be overrun in the absence of proper planning. According to official data, the zones with the highest number of licences issued — Laxmi Nagar (176), Dharampeth (250), and Hanuman Nagar (81) — account for only a fraction of the vendors on the ground. Zones like Gandhibagh (109), Sataranjipura (77), Lakadganj (105), and Ashi Nagar (41) reflect similarly dismal figures. Mangalwari zone has seen only 91 licences issued so far. "What makes the situation worse is the stalled implementation of the 2014 Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act," said TVC member and hawkers' union leader Abdul Razzaq Qureshi. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Although 3,149 hawkers across all 10 zones were authorised to cast their votes in the election of Town Vending Committee (TVC) — the statutory body responsible for vendor regulation — the civic body failed to translate this democratic mandate into action, revealed data obtained from the NMC's town vending committee department. Zones like Dhantoli (859 voters), Dharampeth (451), Gandhibagh (427), and Laxmi Nagar (239) had significant participation, underscoring hawkers' eagerness for formal inclusion. The TVC finalised 43 hawking zones and even received approval from the state's urban development department. "Yet, the actual demarcation of these zones remains pending with the NMC's market department. This delay has effectively paralysed the licensing process and deepened the regulatory vacuum," pointed out Qureshi. Instead of rolling out a comprehensive rehabilitation strategy, the NMC has focused its enforcement selectively — particularly on Sitabuldi main road, where hawkers are being repeatedly cleared to maintain a hawker-free zone. In the rest of the city, however, anti-encroachment drives have been inconsistent and largely ineffective. Vendors cleared in the morning are often back by the evening, underlining the futility of force-driven tactics. Activists and urban planners have long warned against this piecemeal approach. "You cannot solve a structural crisis with arbitrary removals. Hawkers are part of the urban economy and need designated space, not persecution," said a local urban researcher. The consequences are dire for both vendors and pedestrians. Footpaths in commercial zones like Dharampeth, Nehru Nagar, and Dhantoli remain choked, while key junctions in Gandhibagh and Sitabuldi are plagued by traffic snarls due to encroachments on carriageways. BOX Street vendors' woes Zones---Hawkers who cast votes—Licences to Hawkers Laxmi Nagar---239---176 Dharampeth---451---250 Hanuman Nagar---174---81 Dhantoli---859---161 Nehru Nagar---233---126 Gandhibagh---427---109 Satranjipura---147---77 Lakadganj---288---105 Ashi Nagar---134---41 Mangalwari---197---91
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
KMC to keep watch against new hawkers
Kolkata: The KMC will keep an eye on the New Market hawking hub to prevent new hawkers from taking over the carriageways. In response to queries from BJP councillors about KMC's plan to end the hawker dominance in central Kolkata areas, including New Market, Sealdah, Bowbazar, College Street, and Burrabazar, MMiC and vice-chairman of the Town Vending Committee Debasish Kumar said the KMC would adhere to the Town Vending Committee's decision to clear the carriageways at any cost. "We have decided not to allow any hawkers to occupy the carriageways and the lion's share of pavements," said Kumar. BJP councillors Sajal Ghosh and Vijay Ojha complained about the absence of concrete action by KMC and cops. "At times, KMC and cops conduct raids, but soon the hawkers return," Ghosh said. Ojha said cops need to be more proactive in removing hawker encroachment in Burrabazar. Kolkata: The KMC will keep an eye on the New Market hawking hub to prevent new hawkers from taking over the carriageways. In response to queries from BJP councillors about KMC's plan to end the hawker dominance in central Kolkata areas, including New Market, Sealdah, Bowbazar, College Street, and Burrabazar, MMiC and vice-chairman of the Town Vending Committee Debasish Kumar said the KMC would adhere to the Town Vending Committee's decision to clear the carriageways at any cost. "We have decided not to allow any hawkers to occupy the carriageways and the lion's share of pavements," said Kumar. BJP councillors Sajal Ghosh and Vijay Ojha complained about the absence of concrete action by KMC and cops. "At times, KMC and cops conduct raids, but soon the hawkers return," Ghosh said. Ojha said cops need to be more proactive in removing hawker encroachment in Burrabazar. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Shanghumugham vendor relocation to be finalized soon
T'puram: Corporation is likely to take a final decision this week on rehabilitation of vendors at newly constructed kiosks at Shanghumugham Beach, as part of the ongoing beach beautification project. A crucial meeting is scheduled for Thursday between corporation secretary and ten traders who are currently opposing the relocation move. Corporation secretary Jahamgeer S confirmed that the civic body is hopeful of reaching an agreement that would enable the rehabilitation process to be completed by June and the revamped beach to be opened to the public in July. "Currently, only ten traders are resisting relocation. We have called a meeting this week to address their concerns and persuade them to cooperate. If all goes well, we aim to complete the process within a month and open the beach by July," Jahamgeer said. Last month, corporation held discussions with the Town Vending Committee (TVC), which agreed to relocate vendors currently occupying areas designated for new seating arrangements for tourists and visitors. The TVC, a statutory body formed under the Street Vendors Act, plays a vital role in regulating vendor welfare, issuing vending certificates and managing vendor locations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ative sua licença do antivírus agora Clique aqui Undo While most traders initially opposed the move, backed by trade unions, the situation has since evolved. Corporation launched a screening process to prevent unauthorized vending at the site. The number of registered vendors increased from 95 to 116 following heightened interest in operating at the upgraded beachfront. Among them, 16 food vendors who previously ran street food stalls will be shifted to 16 newly constructed kiosks. Allocation will be done based on vendor seniority, officials said. The Shanghumugham Beach beautification project is a joint initiative of the state tourism department, Smart City Thiruvananthapuram, corporation and district tourism promotion council.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Complete street vendor survey in two days: VMC chief
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) Commissioner H.M. Dhyanachandra has instructed officials to complete the ongoing survey to identify all street vendors in the VMC limits within two days and submit a report. Participating in the survey in the city on Thursday, the commissioner interacted with a vendor and reviewed the 45 points mentioned in the questionnaire in the survey. Upon completion of the survey, all identified street vendors will be issued an identity card. The initiative follows the recent meeting of the 19-member Town Vending Committee held after a gap of three to four years. A decision has been taken to divide the streets into three zones— red, amber, and green zones—as per the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014. The survey, which began on May 13, is the first since 2018. According to information from the VMC, the last survey identified 17,282 street vendors. The present survey aims to identify how many of those vendors are still active and if any new person has come in their place. As many as 286 welfare secretaries are participating in the survey, and three zonal commissioners are closely supervising it. The process is also expected to ease traffic congestion, especially on Besant Road, where shop owners allege that there has been an increase in vendors recently, narrowing the already congested street and leading to traffic disruptions.
New Indian Express
09-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
First Town Vending Committee meet held in Vijayawada
VIJAYAWADA: Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) Commissioner HM Dhyanachandra held the first meeting of the Town Vending Committee on Thursday, aiming to address street vendors' issues and reduce conflicts with traders. Formed as per the Supreme Court's directives, the 19-member committee includes the commissioner as chairman, along with the medical officer, planning officer, town project officer, police officials, bankers, a legal advisor, an insurance representative, seven street vendors from various sectors, two corporators, and NGOs. During the meeting, he cited a 2018 survey that identified approximately 17,000 street vendors across the city. He directed officials to conduct a fresh survey to ascertain the current number of vendors. He emphasised that under the Street Vendors Act, VMC will provide necessary facilities to vendors, allowing them to operate in designated Red, Green, and Amber zones. He assured the panel would work to resolve vendors' concerns and support their livelihoods. Chief City Planner Sanjay Ratna Kumar and other senior officials were present.
