At Ujjain’s Mahakal temple, evicted vendors allege harassment; say have no hope from polls

At Ujjain’s Mahakal temple, evicted vendors allege harassment; say have no hope from polls

Roadside vendors on the premises of the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain sell prasad and religious souvenirs | Photo Credit: FARUQUI AM A Friday evening drizzle near the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain sent roadside vendors selling prasad and souvenirs scurrying. Looking for cover, they folded their mats, packed their wares and shut shop for … Read more

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