Street Vending in Ten Cities in India
Published By: National Association of Street Vendors in India | Published Date: June, 01 , 2012For most street vendors, trading from the pavements is full of uncertainties. They are constantly harassed by the authorities. The local bodies conduct eviction drives to clear the pavements of these encroachers and in most cases confiscate their goods. Though street vendors are viewed as a problem for urban governance, they are in fact the solution to some of the problems of the urban poor. By providing cheaper commodities street vendors are in effect providing subsidy to the urban poor, something that the government should have done. This report presents findings on street vending across ten cities in India, and highlights their challenges and concerns.
Author(s): Sharit Bhowmik | Posted on: Jun 22, 2015 | Views()