MCC implements cutting-edge technology for street vendor identification and regulation Mysore/Mysuru: From the financial year 2017-2018, the number of street vendors on various roads in Mysuru city has grown rapidly. In response, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has initiated measures to survey all individuals who have taken up street vending as a profession. Data from…
They are back, again!
May 8, 2024Street vendors return to encroach footpaths around Devaraja Market Mysore/Mysuru: Just a couple of months after an eviction drive was conducted by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) during which about 1,500 shops cleared from the footpaths of both sides surrounding Sayyaji Rao Road, near Dufferin Clock Tower and K.R. Circle, the street vendors have again occupied…
Street vendors transform city into colourful marketplace
October 20, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst the grandeur of Mysuru Dasara, a celebration that showcases the rich cultural heritage, there exists a community of individuals whose contributions are often overlooked but are essential to the festival’s success. They are street vendors, who bring life and colour to the streets during this annual extravaganza. One of the most remarkable aspects…
MP distributes loans to over 200 street vendors in city
May 7, 2022Launches distribution of various Social Security Pensions Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha distributed working capital loan of Rs. 10,000 each to more than 200 street vendors and also launched the distribution of various Social Security Pensions at a programme organised by Jana Seva Kendra at his office in Jaladarshini Guest House premises on Hunsur Road…
Street Vending Zones: MCC receives eight objections for four vending spots
July 20, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has received eight objections for its proposed Street Vending Zones in city. The MCC, which has proposed to set up Vending Zones at seven places in city, had issued a public notification dated July 5, asking citizens to submit their objections, if any, in writing along with supporting documents…
National Paper Bag Day: Paper bags distributed to roadside vendors
July 12, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to discourage public from using plastic covers and bags, and to create awareness on the harm caused to the environment by plastic, National Paper Bag Day is being celebrated on July 12. On the eve of the celebration, Paradise Scouts Group and Pragathi Guides Group of Bharat Scouts and Guides, in…
MCC’s street vending zones: Submit objections by July 13
July 9, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Setting in motion the setting up of vending zones at seven different places in the city, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has invited objections, if any, from members of the public for the establishment of these vending zones. The MCC, which has issued a public notification in this regard dated July 5, has asked…
MCC to provide shelter from sun and rain to street vendors
July 8, 2021Distributes ID cards and vending certificates to 1,856 roadside vendors during first round survey Second round of survey expected to commence at the end of this month By S.T. Ravikumar Mysore/Mysuru: In another step towards the welfare of street vendors, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has come forward to provide shelters for street vendors doing…
CM asks officials to credit Rs. 2,000 to accounts of street vendors
June 9, 2021Bengaluru: Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa yesterday asked the officials to transfer compensation amount of Rs. 2,000 to each of the street vendors as announced in the package. The special package was announced under the Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood and Deendayal Antyodaya scheme. Speaking after the launch, Yediyurappa said that as per the…
Vaccination for street vendors begins at Town Hall
May 27, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Vaccination for street vendors, who are registered and have Identity Card from Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), began at Town Hall this morning. The State Government has categorised street vendors as Frontline Workers in its recent guidelines for vaccinations. Accordingly, the drive was launched by MCC Commissioner Shilpa Nag. As many as 1,856 vendors have…
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