An Overview of Manushi's Endeavours for Policy Reform for Street Vendors and Rickshaw Pullers >> Manushi Journal, Manushi Sangathan, Manushi Magazine

Benefits to Government

Giving security of livelihood to vendors on the lines
suggested the Government has a lot to gain

If vendors’ status is legalised, the municipal income will rise substantially. At an average of Rs. 200 per vendor (with a higher fee for high business volume markets like Karol Bagh, Nehru Place etc.) the municipal agencies will earn a minimum of Rs. 2400 crores a year from the more than one crore vendors operating in India.

At a minimum average of Rs. 50 per month per vendor for use of electricity, the Electricity Boards would earn big money from street vendors using legal power connections. At present vendor in big cities pay Rs. 100 to 600 per month for stolen electricity.