The flood relief efforts in Assam, spearheaded by NASVI (National Association of Street Vendors of India) and Nidan, with Nestlé India’s support, have significantly impacted the affected regions. We have worked tirelessly to provide essential aid to those impacted by the devastating floods. Nestlé India, contributed vital resources, including food supplies and hygiene kits. NASVI […]
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NASVI met with Maharashtra CM Mr. Eknathji Shinde and he invited street vendors of Mumbai to his residence (Nandanvan Bungalow) and assured the streamlined process of TVC elections of all ULBs of Maharashtra. We also discussed various issues regarding street vendors in Maharashtra. He also arranged one meeting with Nasvi and BMC commissioner Mr. Bhushan
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A meeting was held with the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dispur Zone, and the vendors of the Bhangaghar Market Committee regarding an eviction issue. The eviction was halted due to ongoing litigation, with a court judgment stating no eviction shall occur during the pendency of the suit. Despite the market being declared a No Vending
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The National Association of Street Vendors of India received a letter from the government of India, directing the Additional Chief Secretary (UD), Department of Urban Development, Government of NCT, Delhi to take appropriate action to protect the street vendors of Manglapuri with the provision of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of street
Traditional analog weighing scales are subjected to many errors, and when the neighbourhood vegetable vendor is seen using the same, customers generally do not put trust in them. Hence to ensure accurate measurements and reinstate customer confidence in the street vendors, NASVI is raising funds to distribute digital weighing machines. By embracing digital weighing machines, street vendors
Every monsoon, the North East faces the onslaught of flash floods by incessant rainfall and July 2024 is no different. In Assam alone, the flood has affected 24 lakh people across 30 districts. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, major rivers in the state are still flowing above the danger level. Kamrup, Dhubri, Goalpara,
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Finally, the state government and municipal corporations are offering incentives through PM SVANidhi for the street vendors. NASVI attended the event, where discussions centered around enhancing support mechanisms for street vendors. Nasvi’s demand is that such incentives encourage them to work better and that in the future, this award should also be linked to the
