Aarti Gandotra, PhD Research Scholar, Department of Law, University of Jammu
“New Markets could be created by rural potentials, which could lead to rise in the employment”
- A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
ABSTRACT
Active engagement in street vending is a consequence of stagnant and declining household incomes brought on by the economy’s underperformance. From the perspective of creating policies, understanding the factors driving the expansion of street vending is vital. Since household earnings have been declining as a result of the economy’s poor performance, more people are turning to street hawking. In India, the phrase “informal” is frequently used to describe the enormous numbers of individuals working in various occupations. They do not have a government employment record, nor are their working conditions set in stone or routine. Street sellers make up a disproportionately large portion of the independent, unorganised sector workforce. From the beginning, it has been a source of employment. A long time ago, people made a living by selling goods on the street. Traveling traders who marketed their goods in towns by visiting homes were common during the ancient and mediaeval periods. In addition, they conducted business in nearby nations. The job environment for street vendors exhibits wide variances. Their work is different in terms of scope, timing, labour, cost, and compensation.
Keywords: Street Vendors, Informal, Employment and Economy.
