National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI)

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National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) The National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) NASVI is a national federation of street vendor organizations.

It is a coalition of Trade Unions, Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Non Government Organizations (NGOs) and professionals. NASVI was registered in November, 2003 under the Societies Registration Act of 1860.

Street vendors in Jodhpur are facing eviction, confiscation of goods, and harassment in the name of anti-encroachment, p...
13/05/2026

Street vendors in Jodhpur are facing eviction, confiscation of goods, and harassment in the name of anti-encroachment, putting the livelihoods of hundreds of families at risk. Vendors have raised concerns over removals without proper rehabilitation, consultation, or due process under the Street Vendors Act, 2014.

Taking serious note of the situation, NASVI has written to the Jodhpur administration seeking immediate intervention, an end to unlawful evictions, and strict compliance with the Street Vendors Act.
RightToLivelihood, StreetVendorsAct2014

NASVI has raised concerns regarding the proposed contractor-based management of weekly markets in Noida.
The organisatio...
11/05/2026

NASVI has raised concerns regarding the proposed contractor-based management of weekly markets in Noida.
The organisation has urged authorities to ensure transparent, participatory, and vendor-friendly systems in line with the Street Vendors Act, 2014.
NASVI has also called for direct engagement with street vendors to prevent exploitation, non-transparent fee collection, and unnecessary disputes in weekly market management.
VendorJustice, StreetVendorsAct2014, LivelihoodRights

Street vendors near AIIMS Rishikesh have demanded the development of a vending zone near Baba Kali Kamli Bagiya, raising...
07/05/2026

Street vendors near AIIMS Rishikesh have demanded the development of a vending zone near Baba Kali Kamli Bagiya, raising concerns over plans to shift them away from their current work areas. Vendors say they have depended on these spaces for years to sustain their livelihoods.

NASVI stands for the rights, dignity, and livelihood security of street vendors and calls for accessible vending zones and timely support to protect their livelihoods.
NASVI StreetVendorsAct2014

Street vendors in Varanasi’s Dashashwamedh area are facing harassment and eviction in the name of anti-encroachment, eve...
05/05/2026

Street vendors in Varanasi’s Dashashwamedh area are facing harassment and eviction in the name of anti-encroachment, even in designated vending zones.

On 4 May, Market Committee President Anoop Kumar Gupta and NASVI member Dharamraj Gupta were detained at Dashashwamedh police station and have not yet been released.

NASVI stands firmly with street vendors and strongly condemns such harassment, demanding immediate release and strict accountability in line with the Street Vendors Act, 2014.

Street vendors in Pune are facing a dual crisis as rising heat and increasing commercial gas prices impact their daily l...
05/05/2026

Street vendors in Pune are facing a dual crisis as rising heat and increasing commercial gas prices impact their daily livelihoods. With falling customer footfall and rising costs, many vendors are struggling to sustain their businesses.

NASVI stands for the rights, dignity, and livelihood security of street vendors and calls for timely support to address such challenges.
LPGPrices PuneStreetVendors

Patna has the highest number of street vendors in Bihar, with nearly 40,000 vendors, as per NASVI data. Across the state...
04/05/2026

Patna has the highest number of street vendors in Bihar, with nearly 40,000 vendors, as per NASVI data. Across the state, over 2 lakh vendors contribute to urban livelihoods.

NASVI stands for the rights, dignity, and livelihood security of street vendors, and calls for fair implementation of the Street Vendors Act, 2014.

पटना में NASVI द्वारा आयोजित स्ट्रीट फूड वेंडर्स के सशक्तिकरण पर एक राज्य स्तरीय कार्यशाला आयोजित की गई, जिसमें विभिन्न ...
02/05/2026

पटना में NASVI द्वारा आयोजित स्ट्रीट फूड वेंडर्स के सशक्तिकरण पर एक राज्य स्तरीय कार्यशाला आयोजित की गई, जिसमें विभिन्न हितधारकों ने भाग लिया और वेंडिंग जोन, योजनाओं तक पहुंच और आजीविका को मजबूत करने पर चर्चा की।

कार्यक्रम की मुख्य झलकियों में “बिहार में पथ विक्रेता” पुस्तिका का विमोचन और “फुटपाथ की आवाज” न्यूज़लेटर का पुन.

Street vendors and small traders in Haridwar have announced an indefinite protest from May 2 against harassment and evic...
02/05/2026

Street vendors and small traders in Haridwar have announced an indefinite protest from May 2 against harassment and eviction during anti-encroachment drives. Vendors raised concerns over displacement, seizure of goods, lack of proper vending zones, and violations of schemes like PM SVANidhi.

The protest calls for recognition of vending rights and proper allocation of spaces.

NASVI stands for the rights, dignity, and livelihood security of street vendors, and calls for fair implementation of the Street Vendors Act.

FOOTPATH KI AWAAZ (FKA)On the occasion of 11 years of the Street Vendors Act, Footpath Ki Awaaz (FKA) has been relaunche...
02/05/2026

FOOTPATH KI AWAAZ (FKA)

On the occasion of 11 years of the Street Vendors Act, Footpath Ki Awaaz (FKA) has been relaunched.

Footpath Ki Awaaz is the monthly newsletter of the National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI), bringing together important news, activities, inspiring stories, and emerging issues related to street vendors across the country. The newsletter reflects the ground realities of vendors and presents policies and developments that impact their lives and livelihoods.

Both Hindi and English versions are attached below. For any feedback or suggestions, please reach out to us via the email provided in the newsletter.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BcE4nlExSQerF9Fc0OQArrXI_8P1eg3C?usp=sharing

फुटपाथ की आवाज़ (FKA)स्ट्रीट वेंडर्स एक्ट के 11 वर्ष पूर्ण होने के अवसर पर फुटपाथ की आवाज़ (FKA) को पुनः शुरू किया गया ह...
01/05/2026

फुटपाथ की आवाज़ (FKA)

स्ट्रीट वेंडर्स एक्ट के 11 वर्ष पूर्ण होने के अवसर पर फुटपाथ की आवाज़ (FKA) को पुनः शुरू किया गया है।

फुटपाथ की आवाज़, National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) का मासिक सूचना पत्र है, जो देशभर के स्ट्रीट वेंडर्स से जुड़ी महत्वपूर्ण खबरें, गतिविधियाँ, प्रेरक कहानियाँ और उभरते मुद्दों को सामने लाता है। यह सूचना पत्र वेंडर्स की ज़मीनी हकीकत को दर्शाते हुए उनके जीवन और आजीविका पर असर डालने वाली नीतियों और पहलुओं को प्रस्तुत करता है।

इसका हिंदी और अंग्रेज़ी दोनों संस्करण संलग्न हैं। किसी भी प्रकार की प्रतिक्रिया या सुझाव के लिए, कृपया सूचना पत्र में दिए गए ईमेल के माध्यम से हमसे संपर्क करें।

हमारे सूचना-पत्र तक पहुंचने के लिए नीचे दिए गए लिंक पर क्लिक करें👇

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18KEsiFZXez2FOLek0ijHddU2HH4oCsHg/view?usp=sharing

The DEC Meeting in Gorakhpur brought together street vendors and stakeholders to discuss key issues around livelihoods a...
30/04/2026

The DEC Meeting in Gorakhpur brought together street vendors and stakeholders to discuss key issues around livelihoods and urban vending. Vendors raised concerns from new vending zones to protection from eviction. Stakeholders shared that work on vending zones is already underway, with plans for a Street Food Hub to support organised vending.

The meeting was organised by TLF Gorakhpur, in collaboration with NASVI and Nidan, and supported by Development Alternatives.

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406, Fourth Floor, Ansal Chambers-II, 6, Bhikaji Cama Place, New
Delhi
110066

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Monday 10am - 6am
Tuesday 10am - 6am
Wednesday 10am - 6am
Thursday 10am - 6am
Friday 10am - 6am
Saturday 10am - 6am

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