• Ramachandra D

Street vending is a crucial component of the urban informal economy, providing livelihoods to numerous individuals, particularly in developing regions. This study delves into the socio-economic profiles, operational dynamics, and challenges faced by street vendors in Sullia Taluk, Karnataka. Through a comprehensive survey involving 100 street vendors, the research uncovers significant demographic trends, including age, gender, and educational background. The study highlights the economic contributions of street vendors, playing a pivotal role in supporting their households and the local economy. However, street vendors encounter multiple challenges, such as harassment by municipal authorities, lack of access to credit, inadequate infrastructure, and stiff competition from formal retail sectors. The research underscores the resilience and adaptability of these vendors amidst regulatory and socio-economic adversities. Policy recommendations include regulatory reforms to simplify licensing, financial inclusion initiatives to provide access to microcredit, infrastructure development to create designated vending zones, and capacity-building programs to enhance business skills. This study aims to contribute to the understanding of street vending dynamics and advocate for supportive measures to improve the livelihoods of street vendors in Sullia Taluk.

Street Vending, Informal Economy, Socio-Economic Challenges, Legal and Regulatory Issues,Urban Policy Reforms

"THE DYNAMICS AND CHALLENGES OF STREET VENDORS IN SULLIA TALUK", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.4, Issue 5, page no.769-774, May 2017, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1705132.pdf

"THE DYNAMICS AND CHALLENGES OF STREET VENDORS IN SULLIA TALUK", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.4, Issue 5, page no. pp769-774, May 2017, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1705132.pdf