Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Lives Vs Livelihoods: The story of women street vendors in Delhi

Recommendable! India is a nation of merchants and entrepreneurs. 

"The lockdown has delivered a deadly punch to the informal sector. The empty streets are eerily quiet as the hustlers, hawkers, buyers and sellers’ usual energy has melted away. The lockdown has shut down the largest segment of self-employed men and women who personify India’s ineffectively harnessed entrepreneurial spirit – street vendors. ...
Since the lockdown, workload of working women has increased as domestic responsibilities have risen, with families staying indoors. Along with battling increasing domestic violence (owed to the lockdown), women street vendors are fighting a battle for their lives and livelihoods, with little relief from the government."

Lives Vs Livelihoods: The story of women street vendors in Delhi -



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