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Ahead of a possible visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and other VVIPs, an anti-encroachment drive was carried out in Varanasi, leading to the removal of street vendors from areas like Manduadih and Godowlia.

Town Vending Committee (TVC) members were elected in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation, Maharashtra, marking a step towards strengthening street vendor representation in urban planning and governance.

An awareness seminar was organised in Amritsar, where Tiger Singh, Executive Member of NASVI (Punjab), informed cart vendors about their rights and various government schemes aimed to support their livelihoods.

Preparation underway to create new street vending zones in Faridabad, with 69 locations already identified by the Municipal Corporation. Officials are asked to submit reports and identify suitable sites as the city moves toward more organised vending spaces and improved facilities for street vendors.

Vending zone approved by the Municipality in Mussoorie at Bakery Hill parking, marking a step towards organised spaces for street vendors.

Street vendors in Gopalganj, Bihar, raise their voices.
Protesting at Post Office Chowk, vendors highlighted harassment, eviction without notice, and the urgent need for designated vending zones.

For the first time in the history of Mizoram, NASVI, in collaboration with Nestlé India and with support from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Mizoram, organised a training programme for street food vendors under Project Serve Safe Food. The initiative aims to strengthen food safety practices and promote hygienic street food vending across the

NASVI launches an interactive learning tool designed to help street food vendors adopt safer and more hygienic food practices.The innovative “Safe Food Game” simplifies food safety education by making it engaging, accessible, and practical for vendors serving millions across India. The Safe Food Game is an interactive, quiz-based learning tool that enables vendors to understand essential food safety practices

NASVI is launching the Safe Food Game, an interactive initiative where street food vendors answer engaging questions and learn important food safety practices in a fun and simple way.

The workshop brought together team members from different programs to engage in meaningful discussions around policies, program strategies, and long-term planning. It created a space not only for learning but also for reflection and open dialogue.