Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Kolkata to Resume Hawker Drives After Eid
Imagine busy streets in Kolkata getting filled with shops and stalls, making it hard for people to walk or park.
The city officials are planning to have another round of clearing these stalls (hawkers) in the New Market area after the Eid festival.
They noticed that the hawkers were taking over the roads, especially in certain areas, and even fighting amongst themselves.
The goal is to keep the roads clear and follow the rules about where hawkers can set up shop.
Even after previous clearings, officials are concerned that the hawkers may return.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) to conduct drives to remove hawkers from New Market area after Eid.
Town Vending Committee (TVC) meeting addressed growing hawker encroachment.
Hawkers have been encroaching on carriageways, particularly in Bertram Street and Hogg Street.
Previous joint drives by KMC and police cleared some areas, such as Bertram Street.
Hawker unions are reportedly clashing with each other for control of the carriageways.
- Who
- Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and Town Vending Committee (TVC).
- What
- Drives to remove hawkers from carriageways.
- When
- After Eid.
- Where
- New Market area, Kolkata.
- Why
- To keep carriageways free, prevent encroachment, and enforce hawking rules.
Hawker Union Perspective
KMC & Police Perspective
Hawker encroachment on public spaces
Hawker Union Perspective
Protecting the livelihoods of hawkers is a priority, even if it involves some encroachment.
KMC & Police Perspective
Encroachment by hawkers on carriageways is a violation of hawking rules and disrupts public order.
- Lead Agency
- Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC)
- Location
- New Market area, Kolkata
- Issue
- Hawker encroachment on carriageways
- Action
- Drives to remove hawkers
- Objective
- Keep carriageways free and enforce hawking rules
