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 […]
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Protecting livelihoods matters. In Patna, the Revenue and Land Reforms Department has directed that street vendors should not be displaced without proper alternatives and designated vending spaces.
Revenue and Land Reforms Department Calls for Rehabilitation Before Evicting Vendors Read More »
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.
Street Vendors Removed in Anti-Encroachment Drive Across Varanasi Read More »
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.
TVC Members Elected in Mumbai Municipal Corporation Read More »
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.
Awareness Seminar and Loan Registration Drive for Street Vendors in Amritsar Read More »
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.
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Vending zone approved by the Municipality in Mussoorie at Bakery Hill parking, marking a step towards organised spaces for street vendors.
Vending Zone Approved at Bakery Hill, Mussoorie Read More »
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.
Gopalganj Street Vendors Protest for Livelihood Rights Read More »
For the first time in Mizoram, the National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI), in collaboration with Nestlé India and with support from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Mizoram, organised a Serve Safe Food training programme for street food vendors in Aizawl.
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
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