Delhi High Court takes note of the completion of the Street Vendors Survey covering 20,247 left-out vendors and directs MCD to submit a clear timeline for issuance of COVs, formation of 23 Town Vending Committees, finalisation of vending zones, and completion of the entire process. The matter is now listed for 27 April 2026.

NASVI has formally written to the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, urging an immediate halt to eviction drives against street vendors being carried out without a functional Town Vending Committee.

NASVI has written to the municipal authorities demanding the restoration of vending zones, an end to arbitrary actions, and fair implementation of the Street Vendors Act to protect vendors’ right to livelihood.

NASVI delegate met with the Rishikesh Municipal Commissioner regarding the establishment of vending zones

NASVI was invited to XLRI for a session on “Work and Dignity: Scope and Scale of Experimentation, Entrepreneurship Challenges, and Success Stories.”
An engaging discussion on the dignity of labour, grassroots entrepreneurship, and lessons from real-world experiences.

The Street Vendor Leaders’ Meeting, organised by the National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI), was successfully held in Delhi with active participation from vendor leaders and representatives.

A virtual meeting was organized with street vendor representatives from the North East to discuss the ongoing issues of eviction and displacement faced by vendors. The meeting led to constructive discussions on identifying sustainable and long-term solutions.

From the historic gates of the Red Fort to the irresistible aromas inside, India’s street food vendors are at the heart of Bharat Parva.

The GSFF-26 celebration in Gorakhpur saw enthusiastic participation from street vendors across the city, delighting consumers and making the festival a grand success. Graced by Dr. Sudhir Kumar Singh (FSDA) and Shri Raju Kumar Verma (ADM & Project Officer-DUDA), boosting vendors’ morale.