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Action initiated to clear not just street vendors, but also obstacles ... Pramesh S Jain *We are relocating street vendors,not evicting them. *Directive issued to immediately commence development works in cleared encroachment areas. Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda clarified that street vendors within the GBA limits will not be evicted,but are instead being relocated from arterial and sub-arterial roads to ward roads. Addressing a virtual conference (VC) with concerned officials regarding the footpath encroachment clearance drive in the city,he directed officials to clear not only street vendors from footpaths but also various obstacles,abandoned vehicles,and illegally parked vehicles to build smooth and organized footpaths for citizens. https://www.countryandpolitics.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/VID-20260702-WA0051.mp4 He instructed officials to take action to clear all encroachments in a phased manner. The footpath encroachment clearance drive in the city has received an excellent response from the public. He instructed officials to provide information on permitting street vendors to conduct business on ward roads,excluding major arterial and sub-arteri…

Bengaluru Footpath Clearance Drive: Vendors Relocated, Not Evicted Karnataka News Updated Jul 2, 2026 Bengaluru Launches Major Footpath Clearance Drive to Relocate Vendors Bengaluru has launched a comprehensive drive to clear footpath encroachments, with Minister Krishna Byre Gowda clarifying that street vendors will be relocated, not evicted. The initiative aims to ensure smooth pedestrian movement by removing obstacles like abandoned vehicles and construction debris. Development of high-quality footpaths will begin immediately on cleared stretches. The Minister has also announced a special drive against unauthorised ramps and appealed for public cooperation. A ANI Jul 2, 2026 · 3 min read · 231 views Save Listen Copy Bengaluru launches major footpath clearance drive: Minister Krishna Gowda says "relocating street vendors, not evicting them" Bengaluru, July 2 The Greater Bengaluru Development Department has initiated a comprehensive drive to clear footpath encroachments across the city, with Minister Krishna Byre Gowda clarifying that the move is aimed at the relocation of street vendors rather than eviction. Addressing a virtual conference with senior officials …

Bengaluru footpath drive: Street vendors to get designated vending ... BENGALURU TOP NEWS Bengaluru footpath drive: Street vendors to get designated vending zones, says Karnataka Government The Karnataka government has assured that street vendors removed during Bengaluru's Safe Footpath campaign will be relocated to notified vending zones. The citywide drive has also cleared kilometres of footpaths, with new campaigns against abandoned vehicles and debris scheduled this month. Dhanya Reddy 03 Jul 2026 12:02 IST Follow Us Advertisment Vendors to be shifted to notified vending zones. Footpath clearance drive continues across Bengaluru. New drives against abandoned vehicles and debris to begin. As the Safe Footpath campaign continues across Bengaluru, the government says street vendors will be shifted to notified vending zones while fresh drives against abandoned vehicles and construction debris are set to begin this month. Advertisment Street vendors being removed from Bengaluru's major roads under the ongoing Safe Footpath campaign will not lose their livelihoods and will instead be relocated to officially notified vending zones, the Karnataka government has said. The government ha…

Safe Footpath Campaign runs into conflict with street vendors in Bengaluru Hundreds of street vendors have been evicted and the wares they were hawking seized, as part of the drive in the past one week.

Bengaluru footpath clearance drive focuses on vendor relocation Nation and Beyond Bengaluru begins footpath clearance drive with street vendor relocation plans TNM (With ANI Inputs) | Published On: Jul 2, 2026 ANI Photo | Bengaluru begins footpath clearance drive with street vendor relocation plans The Greater Bengaluru Development Department has initiated a comprehensive operation to clear footpath encroachments across the city, with Minister Krishna Byre Gowda emphasising that the aim is to relocate street vendors instead of evicting them. Speaking at a virtual conference with senior officials overseeing the encroachment clearance exercise, Krishna Byre Gowda stated that the government’s objective is to ensure unobstructed and safe pedestrian movement while also preserving livelihood opportunities for vendors. Also Read Amit Shah directs civil aviation ministry to set aerobridge norms at airports Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 2,300 crore for infrastructure and extends scooty scheme till 2031 ED seizes evidence linked to Rs 15,548 crore in Reliance Anil Ambani Group money laundering case “Street vendors within the GBA limits will not be evicted, but are instead being relocat…

Bengaluru Street Vendors: Caught in BBMP-GBA Transition Limbo Caught in the Crossfire: Bengaluru's Street Vendors and the Murky Waters of Urban Governance Nishadil February 08, 2026 0 Comments 5 minutes read 48 Views Share Save Follow Topic India News Tourism TourismNews GreaterBengaluruAuthority StreetVendorsAct2014 IndiranagarFruitVendors BengaluruStreetVendorsCrisis BbmpGbaTransition BasavanagudiStreetVendors PmSvanidhiDataVendors UrbanLivelihoodsIndia CivicBodyTransitionImpact VendingZonesBengaluru PoliceEvictionStreetVendors TownVendingCommitteeBengaluru VendorSurveyBbmp StreetVendorIdCardsBengaluru InformalSectorWorkersBengaluru BengaluruStreetVendors StreetVendingLivelihoods TownVendingCommittees UrbanGovernanceChallenges VendorRightsBengaluru Report Bengaluru's Street Vendors Caught Between Bureaucracies, Livelihoods at Stake The recent administrative shift from BBMP to the Greater Bengaluru Authority has left thousands of street vendors in Bengaluru without clear oversight, facing daily harassment and a deeply uncertain future for their livelihoods. Bengaluru, our vibrant Garden City, is constantly evolving, isn't it? But sometimes, these grand urban shifts, designed perh…

Meghalaya relocates street vendors from congested Khyndailad in ... Shillong, Jul 24 – The Urban Affairs Department of the Meghalaya government announced the successful relocation of street vendors from the congested Khyndailad area to a designated vending zone in a nearby complex. This relocation was the result of extensive consultations with the Town Vending Committee. Officials reported that the initiative involved active participation from street vendors, who collaborated with street vendor associations, the Shillong Municipal Board, and the district administration to ensure a smooth transition. This move aligns with the directives issued by the High Court of Meghalaya concerning street vending and traffic congestion. The High Court mandated the state government to clearly demarcate vending zones and maintain vigilance against illegal encroachments, with instructions to take legal action against violators. Under the Meghalaya Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Scheme, 2023, a comprehensive survey of 1,400 vendors was conducted by the Shillong Municipal Board, prioritizing those operating from Khyndailad in the first phase. Out of the sur…

Footpath encroachment clearance drive in Bengaluru from July 1 Representative Image Bengaluru: The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) will launch a citywide footpath encroachment clearance drive from July 1 across five municipal corporations under its jurisdiction as part of the ‘Safe Pedestrian Path Campaign’. Chairing a review meeting, Bengaluru Urban Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda directed officials to implement the drive in a phased manner, beginning with public awareness campaigns, followed by notices to encroachers and, if necessary, eviction of illegal structures. He said the exercise would be carried out in compliance with Supreme Court directions and the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act. The minister instructed officials to prioritise not only the removal of encroachments but also the repair and restoration of damaged footpaths to ensure safe movement for pedestrians. The operation will be jointly undertaken by officials from the civic body and the police department. Issuing a stern warning to those occupying footpaths, Krishna Byre Gowda urged shop owners and vendors to voluntarily remove encroachments before the dead…

Street vendors protest as footpath clearance drive begins The launch of Bengaluru’sSafe Footpath Campaignon Wednesday triggered protests fromstreet vendors across the city, with many accusing civic authorities of carrying out selective enforcement without providing alternative vending spaces. While the drive progressed smoothly in areas such as MG Road, Swami Vivekananda Road, Horamavu and Banaswadi, where officials removed illegal advertisement boards, staircases and extended roofs encroaching on footpaths, it faced strong opposition in commercial hubs including Majestic, Vijayanagar and Sampige Road. Street vendors, many of whom claimed to have been operating for over three decades, questioned why the eviction drive had begun before designated vending zones were established. Several displayed identity cards issued by the civic body, arguing that they had been officially recognised as vendors. As officials removed stalls selling clothes, fruits, vegetables and other goods, many vendors, including elderly women, broke down after their merchandise was seized. Vendors said losing even a single day’s earnings would severely affect their families and urged authorities to consider …

Major footpath clearance drive in Bengaluru, many citizens relieved ... Follow TNM'sWhatsAppchannel for news updates and story links. The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) launched a massive campaign to clear pavements of encroachments across the city, removing permanent structures, street vendor pushcarts, boards, construction materials and other materials. The drive drew support from a lot of citizens who expressed relief that officials were removing encroachments to make it easier to walk. Even as officials from GBA fanned out across the city on Wednesday, July 1, to remove encroachments, many vendors who had been asked to leave returned to the same spots within hours, saying they had nowhere else to go. The 'Safe Footpath' campaign, which began at 10 am on Wednesday, July 1, aims to clear footpaths on key arterial and sub-arterial roads identified as encroached over the past few weeks. The exercise, being carried out in coordination with the Bengaluru Traffic Police, is expected to continue until July 10 and spans multiple constituencies across the city. Last week, Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda had instructed officials to follow the recent Supreme Court…

'Where do I go?' GBA's 'unbalanced' Safe Footpath Campaign raises ... Published Jul 04, 2026 | 7:00 PM⚊Updated Jul 04, 2026 | 7:00 PM GBA clearing the pavements on Edwards Road. Synopsis:Street vendors evicted as part of the Greater Bengaluru Authority’s Safe Footpath Campaign — a move to reclaim pedestrian spaces — are a lost lot. The civic body’s move came as a surprise, and most hawkers have nowhere to go. Activists blamed the civic body for acting in haste, without having a comprehensive, inclusive plan. On the second Friday after 19 June, Girish M stood confused and mighty worried near a truck on Bengaluru’s Edwards Road. Two Fridays ago, the Supreme Court declared that the Right to Walk is a fundamental right of every Indian citizen. The apex court made the judgment while hearing a motor vehicle accident compensation case involving the death of a five-year-old boy. “If the road exists, there is a duty to ensure that there are demarcated and well-maintained footpaths for walkers,” a Bench of Justices PS Narasimha and AS Chandurkar ruled. “The duty bearers are the urban development authorities, municipal corporations, municipalities and even panchayats, who must endeavou…

Ahead of Bengaluru Safe Footpath drive, street vendors allege eviction ... Street vendors in Bengaluru have expressed concerns over possible evictions ahead of the Greater Bengaluru Authority’s (GBA) ‘Safe Footpath’ drive, alleging that civic officials are using Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda’s remarks on clearing encroachments to threaten them. They have also urged the minister to meet with their representatives before commencing the campaign. As part of the‘Safe Footpath’ drive set to begin on Wednesday, Gowda had stated last week that if encroachments continue beyond June 30, the corporation will remove them and impose heavy penalties. While welcoming the minister’s statement on proper use of footpaths, the Karnataka Pragathipara Beedi Vyaparigala Sangha, an AICCTU-affiliated union representing the street vendors ofBengaluru, stated, “Even before any official order is issued, the municipal corporations under the GBA are misusing the minister’s statement and threatening to evict street vendors. This has created anxiety among street vendors across the city.” In a statement issued on June 29, the union also noted that vendors were legitimate users of public spaces und…

Bengaluru's Safe Footpath Campaign: Shops displaying photos of ... B engaluru: The launch of the 'Safe Footpath Campaign' on Wednesday was met with stiff resistance from street vendors, who alleged that enforcement was selective and carried out without first providing alternative vending spaces. Advertisement The drive faced little resistance on stretches such as MG Road, Swami Vivekananda Road, Horamavu and Banaswadi, where civic agencies mainly removed advertisement boards, extended roofs, and staircases encroaching upon footpaths. Most of the opposition came from commercial hubs such as Majestic, Vijayanagar and Sampige Road, where vendors said the drive threatened livelihoods they had built over the past 30 to 40 years. As civic teams removed stalls and other encroachments, vendors questioned why the exercise had begun before authorities created alternative vending zones. Many displayed identity cards issued by the corporation, arguing that they had been officially recognised as vendors. "If I have been running this tea stall for 30 years without obstructing pedestrians, why should I be evicted? We are not selling anything illegal. If the government is genuinely concerned abou…