An anti-encroachment drive in Chapra, Bihar, is set to cover key market areas, impacting thousands of small businesses and street vendors. The situation highlights the need for planned vending spaces and protection for street vendors.
Street vendors are an integral part of urban economies and inclusive cities. Protecting their right to livelihood is not just a legal obligation but a social responsibility.
NASVI stands for the rights, dignity, and livelihood security of street vendors, and calls for the fair implementation of the Street Vendors Act to protect vendors’ right to livelihood.