Empowering the Street Vendors in Changing Indian Cities: A Case Study of Bhubaneswar (Orissa)

The case of Bhubaneswar vending zone perfectly qualifies the theme of making market work for the poor. This is a pioneering lead taken to develop an exclusive market for the vendors which presents all the combinations needed for conducting a healthy business. Aesthetic & organized shops, prime locations, clean surroundings, provision of electricity and above all imparting a peace of mind and sense of security among the street vendors. The new markets now hold a legal status. [NASVI].