More than 9,000 street food vendors on food delivery apps under Central scheme

More than 9,000 street food vendors on food delivery apps under Central scheme

More than 9,000 street food vendors have joined food delivery platforms such as Swiggy and Zomato as part of a Central scheme, making a wider market accessible to them. The total sales by these food vendors on these platforms till January 9, 2023, stood at ₹21.93 crore. Through such partnerships through the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s … Read more

Centre plans to double loan amount for street vendors

Centre plans to double loan amount for street vendors

The Centre is planning to double the loan amount for street vendors under Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor’s Atma Nirbhar Nidhi scheme, a major outreach to the largely-migrant beneficiary segment. Under the PM-SVANidhi, a special micro credit facility introduced for street vendors in July 2020 amid the first lockdown after the Covid-19 outbreak, loans are offered … Read more