The National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) on Wednesday demanded that the Centre issue instructions allowing street vending to resume as States and municipalities were citing the lack of directions as a reason to not allow vending during the lockdown. In a statement, NASVI national coordinator said the economic condition of street vendors […]
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Because of lockdown, most street vendors were not able to earn anything and had to borrow money for survival. Not many will be able to repay the loans offered by the govt, vendors say. Kanchan Devi sells samosas and jalebis from a tiny stand in Delhi’s Sarojini Nagar market. She’s been going there every day
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Even as markets across the city were allowed to open up in a staggered fashion last week, Delhi’s street vendors said a lack of clarity on the state government’s part has kept them from resuming weekly markets. While Delhi government officials said weekly markets could reopen, provided they ensured social distancing, police said civic agencies
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In order to revive businesses of street vendors that have taken a serious hit due to the Covid-19 lockdown, the Centre on Thursday launched a special credit facility amounting to a total of Rs 5,000 crore that will provide them Rs 10,000 as initial working capital. “Government of India will launch a special credit facility
A majority of street vendors, due to closure of their business, do not have the liquidity to pay back a loan.
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The training of Delhi’s street food vendors will be based on guidelines prepared by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for food businesses during the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.
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Street food vendors will have to attend online training sessions on following new hygiene norms in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic once the lockdown lifts and they resume business. In a meeting organised over the Zoom app on Saturday, the National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) apprised the vendors of its initiatives
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After getting Certificate from FSSAI (FoSTaC) by participating in *Covid-19 Guidelines for food handlers*, sStreet food vendors are trying to restore their street food business with all safety and hygiene measures – like using mask, social distancing, using sanitizer, gloves, cap, apron etc. Street Vendors display their FSSAI, FoSTac Training Certificate and FSSAI Registration and
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NASVI/Nidan distribute dry ration kits and sanitation kits amid COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
