Khar ALM exposes BMC-hawker scam.. pg 8, Mumbai Mirror, 22nd April 2013.
We need to create Market places, where ever the local population exceed a defined threshold.
This is part of the infrastructure need for society to thrive. Until then we can permit hawkers On a given stretch of a street / road, hawking should be permitted only one side of the stretch and the other footpath left free for pedestrians. Those wanting to buy goods will need to walk the vending stretch. This single measure will ensure quick flow of those who do not wish to get caught in the melee'. It is also my recommendation to call for designs from architects on standardization and simplification of stall designs and after due consideration, ensure that all stalls on a given stretch confirm to these specifications. The main point for consideration being aesthetics, and standard areas. This stall area is determined by calculating the earnings possible by sale of product vs. the earnings needed for the hawker to maintain a family of four. Provision should also be made to ensure the allotted member alone stands at the stall at the appointed hour for dispensing of goods. His details and photograph should be prominently displayed. No person other than the allotted should be permitted to sell the wares. This will prevent stall capturing. In allotting stalls priority should be given to a single member in a family. Only after all unemployed applicants are covered should the second member be given opportunity.
This is part of the infrastructure need for society to thrive. Until then we can permit hawkers On a given stretch of a street / road, hawking should be permitted only one side of the stretch and the other footpath left free for pedestrians. Those wanting to buy goods will need to walk the vending stretch. This single measure will ensure quick flow of those who do not wish to get caught in the melee'. It is also my recommendation to call for designs from architects on standardization and simplification of stall designs and after due consideration, ensure that all stalls on a given stretch confirm to these specifications. The main point for consideration being aesthetics, and standard areas. This stall area is determined by calculating the earnings possible by sale of product vs. the earnings needed for the hawker to maintain a family of four. Provision should also be made to ensure the allotted member alone stands at the stall at the appointed hour for dispensing of goods. His details and photograph should be prominently displayed. No person other than the allotted should be permitted to sell the wares. This will prevent stall capturing. In allotting stalls priority should be given to a single member in a family. Only after all unemployed applicants are covered should the second member be given opportunity.
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