The Hyderabad government is planning formal vending zones on government land, with shops to be rented to eligible vendors. The move is aimed at easing congestion and preventing encroachments, while also creating recurring revenue for financially strained urban local bodies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said PM SVANidhi has empowered millions of street vendors through collateral-free loans, financial inclusion and digital adoption. Marking six years of the scheme, he highlighted its role in boosting livelihoods, dignity and economic growth across urban India
Hyderabad's plight highlights a conflict in its urban vision. While malls symbolise modern progress, the eradication of street vending spaces without viable alternatives disregards thousands of livelihoods and the essential informal economy
Say street hawkers will be dealt with strictly again, following increasing complaints about them in Kankanadi, Bejai, Attavar and Mannagudda, causing inconvenience to pedestrians
Ganneru Venkatamma, who sells beads, bangles and imitation jewelry on the streets, said the scheme brought huge relief to them by reducing the financial burden caused by travel expenses.
Hyderabad: Telangana continues to lead in disbursing loans to street vendors. After distributing Rs.10,000 loan each to over 3.44 lakh street vendors in the first tranche, efforts are being made to distribute Rs.20,000 loan each to 1.52 lakh street vendors in the second tranche under Pattana Pragathi programme. Last year, Telangana had become the first […]
Hyderabad: A two-month-old child was killed and four others were injured as a speeding SUV hit street vendors in posh Jubilee Hills area on Thursday night. The car rammed a group of women selling balloons on Jubilee Hills Road Number 45 near Cable Bridge. According to police, after crossing the Cable Bridge, the SUV coming […]
Khammam: With the objective of supporting street vendors, the Khammam Municipal Corporation (KMC) has planned to set up a new street vendors’ complex in the city, said Transport Minister, Puvvada Ajay Kumar. The minister distributed loans and bank linkages to street vendors and small traders under PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) here on […]
Sanjay Kumar, Joint Secretary to Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, participated in a camp organised at Ramanthapur branch and appreciated beneficiaries
A total of 11,200 street vendors were extended loans out of the total 13,200 vendors applied for the loan in seven urban local bodies across the district under the scheme till date
