Street Vendors

Coronavirus Outbreak: DPIIT suggests Home Ministry permit limited activity in select sectors with safeguards

Big companies with proper sanitation and distancing norms in place in sectors such as textiles, automobiles and electronic manufacturing—20 percent to 25 percent capacity in single shift—may be considered to start with, according to the letter.

Financial challenges, social barriers make breastfeeding tough for women engaged in India’s informal economy

When bringing a child to work is not an option, mothers have to make alternative arrangements to balance work and care.

Delhi: Instead of resorting to mud-slinging, BJP-led MCD must try to solve the problem of street vending

Instead of resorting to mud-slinging and blame-games, it is high time that BJP pulls its act together and solves the problem of street vending in Delhi.

Bengaluru street vendors yet to get a cooperative society to look after their interests

Vendors unable to avail bank loans in absence of ID cards to be issued by BBMP

Raj Thackeray slams Nana Patekar over hawkers issue, says actor shouldn't talk of subjects he knows nothing about

MNS chief Raj Thackeray slammed actor Nana Patekar for supporting the street vendors and said he should not speak on subjects about which he knew nothing

Street Vendors Act needs to be implemented, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

Street Vendors should be aware of the provisions of the street vendors act and should remain vigilant and proactive in getting the law implemented, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said here Wednesday.

Rahul promises group of street vendors of addressing their issues

The delegation from Chandni Chowk area met the Congress vice president to thank him for the passage of the Street Vendors Bill.

Cong will give street vendors their right to power: Rahul Gandhi

"I congratulate them (street vendors) over the passage of the street vendors bill. They have got the right to run their business. Seventy crore people run this country and their fight is our fight. In these 70 crore people are also included street vendors," Gandhi said.

Buy Choco Fills from paanwallahs: ITC to tap street vendors for FMCG

ITC's cigarette business is rubbing of on its FMCG products too.

Preventing Delhi belly: Street food vendors get crash course in hygiene

Indian officials have a stern message for these often-unregulated roadside chefs: Wash your hands after using the toilet.