DELHI STREET VENDORS
'Sir, pls don't misinform': Railways to Jairam Ramesh's claim on first FIR under new criminal law
The Railway Ministry refuted Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's claim that the Delhi Police filed the first FIR under Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita 2023 against a street vendor for obstruction at New Delhi Railway Station. Indian Railways provided evidence from the Station House Officer stating no such FIR was registered, prompting the Ministry to respond, "Sir, pls don't mis-inform!"
Delhi Police registers first case under new penal code Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against street vendor
Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita has 531 sections (in place of 484 sections of CrPC). A total of 177 provisions have been changed in the Sanhita and nine new sections as well as 39 new sub-sections have been added to it. The act has added 44 new provisions and clarifications. Timelines have been added to 35 sections and audio-video provision has been added at 35 places. A total of 14 sections have been repealed and removed in the Sanhita.
50 pc of Delhi street vendors report significant income loss due to extreme heat: Study
A new report by Greenpeace India and the National Hawker Federation reveals over 80% of Delhi street vendors faced customer decline and income loss during April and May heatwaves.
Bad taste for ‘aam aadmi’: How adulterated mangoes pose fresh headache for regulators, consumers
The use of banned chemicals to ripen fruits is prevalent despite penalties and laws. The ball is in the food safety regulator’s court.
Indians give eateries cold shoulder amid head-spinning heat
Extreme heatwave conditions across India have significantly impacted restaurants, pubs, and bars, leading to a sharp decline in sales and footfalls, with some outlets reporting up to a 40% decrease. Al fresco dining and high street locations are worst affected, especially during lunch hours, which are seeing a notable drop in business. The heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius in some places, has led people to avoid outdoor dining, impacting sales till about 6 pm.
'Afternoon economy' cools as heat keeps customers indoors
Heatwave conditions, particularly in the North, are significantly impacting the 'afternoon economy,' affecting sales and footfalls between 12 noon and 4 pm. The scorching temperatures are leading to a decline in the availability of delivery riders, pushcart vendors, and sales workers. Businesses are experiencing disruptions in routine deliveries and working hours, prompting changes in operating hours and strategies to cope with the heat. While business activity is dampened in the afternoon, there is some compensation during the evening as people prefer to stay indoors and order in.
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Shivraj Chouhan set for Delhi journey after PM hints at bigger role for BJP stalwart
The BJP candidate is up against Pratap Bhanu Sharma, a Congressman who won the seat in 1980 and 1984 on the back of the post-Emergency Indira Gandhi juggernaut and later, the sympathy wave caused by her death.
When Nagpur's Dolly Chaiwala meets Delhi's viral 'vada pav' girl
Dolly Chaiwala met Chandrika Dixit, a vada pav vendor. Seeking support as street artists, they connect in an Instagram video serving tea to Bill Gates. Chandrika describes Dolly as her mentor.
Corruption, mis-governance, fuelling anti-national agenda are INDI Alliance's ideology: PM Modi
His ideology is ensuring the country's welfare through people's welfare, he said at a programme here attended by the beneficiaries of PM Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi scheme, under which loan is given to street vendors. Targeting INDIA group parties who have united in the national capital to take on the BJP in the Lok Sabha polls, Modi said they have come together on the agenda of "abusing" him day and night.
PM Modi to address PM SVANidhi beneficiaries in Delhi today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address PM SVANidhi beneficiaries and distribute loans to street vendors. He will also lay the foundation stone for two additional corridors of Delhi Metro, improving connectivity and reducing traffic congestion.
PM Modi to address PM SVANidhi beneficiaries in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address beneficiaries of the PM SVANidhi scheme at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Thursday, his office said. He will also distribute loans under the scheme to 1 lakh street vendors (SVs), including 5,000 SVs from Delhi on this occasion, a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office said.
ONDC completes more than 7.1 million cumulative orders in February since inception a year ago
ONDC crossed 6.75 million cumulative orders in January. The network now has more than 370,000 sellers and service providers, from top brands to farmers and taxi drivers.
Centre to give out loans to 1 crore street vendors by December end
The Indian government plans to provide 1 crore loans to street vendors by December 31 through the Prime Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PMSVANidhi) scheme. Launched in June 2020 to support urban poor affected by the pandemic, the scheme initially aimed to disburse 57 lakh loans by 2024.
Nanoparticle emissions from Delhi's transport sector could trigger significant health risks: Study
A study conducted in Delhi, India, has found high levels of nanoparticles in the air, particularly in roadside areas, due to vehicle engine exhaust. Nanoparticles, which are extremely small and invisible to the naked eye, pose greater health risks compared to larger particles like PM 2.5 or PM 10. The study focused on Bawana Road in Delhi, a location with heavy vehicular traffic. It revealed that nanoparticle concentrations vary with human activities and weather conditions.
Assam pioneers in implementing PM SVANidhi scheme, with disbursement rate of 90.84%
Assam has been recognized as the leader in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Street Vendors' AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme, with a disbursement percentage of 90.84% as of September 1, 2023. The scheme, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to provide collateral-free working capital loans to street vendors, hawkers, and small traders affected by the pandemic.
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Centre plans to double loan amount for street vendors
The government is planning to double the amount of the first tranche to ₹20,000, according to people aware of the matter. The housing and urban affairs ministry is holding discussions with banks involved in disbursing loans on how to shape the three tranches and the amounts to be loaned.
Only 40% street vendors repay working capital loan given during Covid-19
The scheme was initiated in July 2020 to help street vendors hit by Covid-19. Under the scheme, street vendors were offered loans in three tranches: '10,000, '20,000 and '50,000.
Vendors cannot occupy site round the clock, should leave after vending hours: HC
In the application, the applicants claimed that on account of the court's order passed last month in which it directed the removal of encroachments, they would be uprooted from their place of vending and hence, sought a direction to restrain the action.
Street vendors necessity in society, have fundamental right to vend but with restrictions: HC
The high court said a large section of society depends on hawkers to buy fruits, vegetables, clothes and other household items but this does not mean that they can be allowed to affect the rights of others and that the city cannot be held ransom.
Skill India launches programme to upskill street food vendors
In the pilot project, launched on Tuesday, 2500 street vendors, aged between 23 years and 55 years and operating in East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC), will be imparted training under the recognition of prior learning (RPL) component of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 3.0.
No political, executive will to remove illegal hawkers, vendors: Delhi High Court
A bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi and Jasmeet Singh, which has been monitoring the redevelopment work in Chandni Chowk area for several years, said it was getting a feeling of "complete defeat" in this matter. "If there is no political and executive will, then let it go the way it has to, why should we be bothered. We are getting a feeling of complete defeat in this matter," it said.
1,092 people registered on Delhi govt's Rojgar Bazaar everyday in June as city unlocks
Around 300 new jobs were posted on the portal everyday in the month of June, while 1,092 job seekers registered on it every day during the same time.
Swiggy expands Street Food Vendors programme to 125 cities
The food ordering app will list over 36,000 street food vendors across cities including Indore, Varanasi, Gwalior, Vadodara, Visakhapatnam, Udaipur, Lucknow, and Bhilai on its platform.
Street vendors, small traders need special assistance package, not loans: Priyanka
Tweeting just ahead of the prime minister's interaction with the street vendors from UP, Priyanka Gandhi said throughout the lockdown, street vendors and small shopkeepers, were hit hard.
PM Modi to interact with beneficiaries of PM SVANidhi scheme for street vendors
PM Street Vendor's Atmanirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme was launched on June 1 to help street vendors resume their livelihood activities. Till date, a total of more than 24 lakh applications have been received under the scheme, out of which, more than 12 lakh have been sanctioned and about 5.35 lakh loans disbursed.
You could soon order your favourite street food online through Swiggy
To begin with, a pilot will be carried out involving 250 vendors across five cities — Ahmedabad, Chennai, Delhi, Indore and Varanasi — and this coverage will be expanded subsequently to other cities.
Why Delhi street vendors may drive the prices of kabuli chana upward when they get back to business
Chole bhatura and chole kulcha are among the most popular food dishes in northern India while chana chaat is a popular snack item. But their sales have tumbled due to lockdowns.
34 senior bureaucrats to supervise Central scheme for street vendors
Under the Prime Minister Street Vendor's Atma Nirbhar Nidhi scheme, vendors can avail a working capital of up to Rs 10,000, repayable in monthly instalments in one year.
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