Vizag’s Smart Street Vending Revolution: 250 Shops in Rs 1,425 Crore Push
Visakhapatnam's Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has kicked off the first phase of its ambitious Smart Street Vending Project, setting up around 250 organized shops to transform chaotic street vending into a modern, aesthetic feature. With an estimated investment of Rs 1,425 crore, this initiative promises cleaner streets, better vendor livelihoods, and a boost to the city's visual appeal.
The project targets high-footfall areas like beaches, markets, and temple vicinities, replacing unregulated carts with uniform, tech-enabled stalls equipped for hygiene and digital payments. Vendors gain secure spots through a fair lottery system, reducing encroachments and traffic snarls that plague Vizag's bustling zones.
Organized vending means steady income without daily relocation hassles, plus training in food safety and customer service. For residents and tourists, it spells neater sidewalks, reduced litter, and vibrant shopping hubs that enhance Vizag's tourism image.
Smart features like solar lighting, CCTV, and waste bins align with GVMC's sustainability goals, making the city more livable amid rapid urbanization.
Implementation faces hurdles like land acquisition and vendor buy-in, but early progress shows promise with pilot zones already operational. Future phases could expand to 1,000+ shops, integrating apps for vendor management and customer feedback.
This Rs 1,425 crore bet on organized vending positions Vizag as a forward-thinking coastal hub—watch for more updates as shops light up the streets
