Srinagar, Nov 10 (KNS); Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) organised the PM SVANidhi Mahotsav at the SMC Council Hall, highlighting the Corporation’s efforts towards the welfare, financial inclusion and socio-economic empowerment of street vendors.
On the occasion, Commissioner SMC, Dr. Basharat Qayoom, IAS, distributed sanction letters to eligible street vendors, besides credit cards and Parichay Boards, facilitating their access to institutional financial assistance and strengthening their livelihood opportunities.
Joint Commissioner (Administration), Ms. Nuzhat Khurshid Qurashi, JKAS, also attended the programme.
The Commissioner stressed the need for effective implementation of the PM SVANidhi Scheme and directed the concerned officers to ensure that all eligible street vendors are identified and facilitated in availing the benefits of the scheme.
Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelHe emphasised timely processing of cases, effective outreach and awareness, and proper coordination among the concerned officials to ensure that no eligible beneficiary is left out.
He further underscored the importance of protecting the livelihood interests of street vendors in accordance with the provisions of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, which provides a statutory framework for safeguarding their rights and regulating street vending activities.
The Commissioner reiterated SMC’s commitment towards ensuring that street vendors receive the benefits of government welfare initiatives, with focused attention on financial inclusion, livelihood security and their socio-economic upliftment. (KNS)
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