Wanted for India: a circular economy

India can be clean only if there is a proper circular economy in place providing environmental, social and economic benefits

Circular economy's potential remains unrealised

The importance and necessity of a circular economy, which means cheaper products and services and reduced congestion and pollution, cannot be …

Street vendors bill passed by Rajya Sabha

Legislation meant to ensure protection of livelihood and social security of street vendors

Are vendors only encroachers of Delhi’s footpaths?

The authorities must consider removing illegally parked vehicles first and allot designated spaces on roads to street vendors

COVID-19: Experts urge fresh stimulus package to boost economy, help marginalised

India’s 2020 stimulus package has not been able to solve problems of informal workers, MSMEs and food security  

COVID-19: Sitharaman’s second tranche of economic stimulus fails to enthuse

Experts question announcements made for street vendors, small and marginal farmers and migrant workers

Street vendors' bill will be introduced in Parliament this session, says Selja

It proposes abolishing existing licence system for vendors

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in Delhi street fruit juice samples

Study for which samples were taken, said the source of the bacteria could be municipal water

COVID-19 stimulus: How will states identify unregistered migrant workers?

The Union government set aside Rs 3,500 cr for migrant workers not registered under NFSA 

BIS finalises street food norms

Standard to ensure vendors follow hygienic practices and serve food safe for health

Mysore proposes separate zone for food vendors

They were banned in April after the outbreak of cholera and swine flu

Bringing order to streets

Centre legalises street vending and gives the profession its due respect. But accommodating vendors is a challenge