HAQ SE HAWKER : Bridging the communication gap between Street Vendors and e Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014

Abstract

Street Vendors have been there since ancient times. In all civilizations whether ancient or medieval, one can easily nd records of traveling merchants who not only sold their goods in town but also traded with neighboring countries. ey were seen with greater importance during those times. But in today�s modern times we can�t nd that street vendors are treated with the same dignity or pride. ey are continuously harrassed and targeted by police and municipalities in urban areas as migrants, encroachers, and illegal vendors. Not only this urban class constantly complains about the blocking of pavements and tra c jams. Although these middle-class people tend to buythere day to day goods from these vendors at an a ordable price with quality at the premises of their homes. Street Vending has become an essential part of every Indian street and locality as it provides a ordable, essential goods and services to the public. Stree vendors are often those people who are unable to get regular jobs due to their low level of education and skills. ey try to work this by themselves indulging in street vending. Although people look down on them, they are the ones playing an important part in the distribution channel for a large variety of products such as fruits & vegetables, garments, shoes, household items, newspapers, magazines, and so on. Street vendors have to survive in hostile conditions though they are the biggest service providers. Before settling on this, several distinct project concepts were considered. All of = those concepts have to do with nature, livelihood, interpersonal communication, and personal di culties. is idea was chosen after some time, with the help of my guides, even if it was not fully established at the time. Prof. Vishvajit Pandya and Prof. Madhumita Mazumdar made certain that the proposal was only implemented after I had thoroughly researched and comprehended it. Before beginning this project, I was told to conduct research and get insights that were critical in developing the nal narrative.