Patna: The once-bustling Marine Drive stretch along JP Ganga Path in Patna has turned noticeably quieter after authorities shifted street vendors as part of an ongoing beautification drive. The reduced footfall has changed the character of the popular riverfront, drawing mixed reactions from regular visitors and local vendors. Riverfront Loses…
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PM SVANidhi Scheme Strengthened, Boosts Street Vendors’ Income
The Centre’s flagship PM SVANidhi scheme has shown significant improvement in empowering urban street vendors, with strong evidence of rising incomes, improved access to formal credit, and growing digital adoption. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs informed Parliament that the scheme’s redesigned structure has strengthened livelihoods while preventing over-indebtedness…
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Marina Beach Vendors’ Livelihood at Risk Amid Blue Flag Push
Chennai’s iconic Marina Beach has once again become the site of a simmering conflict, as thousands of long-time vendors fear the loss of their livelihoods under a civic plan aimed at securing Blue Flag Certification. The Greater Chennai Corporation’s proposal to reduce vending units on the beach from 1,417 to…
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PM Modi to Visit Kerala on Jan 23, Launch Rail, Health Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kerala on January 23, 2026, to inaugurate, lay foundation stones and flag off a series of major development projects in Thiruvananthapuram, reinforcing the Centre’s focus on infrastructure-led growth and inclusive development. According to an official statement issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the…
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Financial Empowerment for Street Vendors: PM SVANidhi
The restructured PM SVANidhi Scheme is set to empower 1.15 crore street vendors, including 50 lakh new beneficiaries, by extending the lending period until March 31, 2030. Launched in June 2020, the scheme has evolved from pandemic relief to a holistic financial support system for urban micro-entrepreneurs. Financial Inclusion and…