Archive · 24 Sep 2025
GHMC to create Vending Zones, Protecting Street Vendors
The government in Hyderabad wants to help street vendors.
They are planning to create special areas, called vending zones, for vendors to sell their goods.
The city will first find out where vendors are, what they sell, and how many people shop there.
They will then build these new zones with things like water and bathrooms.
The city will consult with the police and other groups to make sure the zones work well.
They want to learn from similar projects in cities like Delhi and Bangkok.
GHMC will survey existing vending locations in Hyderabad.
A needs assessment will determine the number of vendors, types of businesses, and public demand.
GHMC will earmark or acquire land for new vending zones.
Zones will include infrastructure like water and waste management.
GHMC will consult with various organizations for optimal placement.
- Who
- GHMC and street vendors
- What
- GHMC plans to create vending zones and protect vendors.
- When
- Announced Wednesday
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- To reorganize vending and protect vendor livelihoods.
- Organization
- Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC)
- Action
- Reorganizing vending activities into designated zones
- Goal
- Protecting street vendors livelihoods
- Method
- Surveys, GIS mapping, and consultations