Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Vadodara Garments Market Shut Down After Safety Concerns
Imagine a busy outdoor market that was only supposed to be there for special events like festivals, but it stayed open all the time.
People started to worry about safety because it didn't have the right safety features.
Some people who lived nearby also had complaints about what was going on in the market, like an incident of harassment.
Because of these problems, the city decided to close the market.
The city officials had to get the police to help them remove the vendors because they didn't want to leave right away.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) shut down a garments market near Kunal Crossroads.
The market, originally temporary, had become a permanent year-round presence.
Residents raised concerns, including an alleged harassment incident involving market youths.
The civic body cited lack of fire safety and encroachment issues for the closure.
Vendors resisted the eviction but were eventually removed with police assistance.
- Who
- The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC), vendors, and residents.
- What
- The closure of a garments market.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Near Kunal Crossroads, Vadodara
- Why
- Due to safety concerns, encroachment issues, and objections from residents and GETCO.
- Type of Market
- Garments market
- Location
- Kunal Crossroads
- Land Ownership
- VMC and VUDA
- Reasons for Closure
- Lack of fire safety measures and encroachment
- Number of Vendors Removed
- Approx. 100