Declare 1,500 km of arterial and subarterial roads non-vending zones: Krishna Byre Gowda
Bengaluru Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has ordered that 1,500 km of city roads be designated as non-vending zones to improve pedestrian safety. Street vendor associations have expressed concern over potential evictions without formal orders.
Why it matters
Illustrates the ongoing tension between urban infrastructure development and the rights of informal street vendors.
Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda directed civic officials to declare at least 1,500 km of arterial and sub-arterial roads in the city as non-vending zones before starting the Safe Footpath campaign from July 1.
The article balances the government's directive with the concerns raised by the street vendors' association.
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