Gurgaon: Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM) will designate street vending zones to regulate businesses operating from carts and stalls within its jurisdiction, officials said.Commissioner Pradeep Singh, joint commissioner Lokesh Yadav and district project officer Mahender Singh conducted an inspection of several areas as part of the exercise. Officials said 10 locations were provisionally identified for the proposed vending zones.The shortlisted sites include areas in Garhi village, Harsaru, Manesar, Kasan, Bhangraula, Sector 83, Nakhraula, Naurangpur and near Hayatpur Chowk on Pataudi Road. Officials said the zones were planned away from main roads to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety for both vendors and commuters.Commissioner Pradeep Singh said, “Street vendors are an important part of the city’s economy, but unregulated vending on roads obstructs traffic and poses safety risks. The creation of vending zones would provide vendors with designated spaces to operate.”“Basic facilities such as electricity, water, toilets and tin sheds will be provided in all zones, along with cleanliness arrangements,” he added.The civic body also plans to develop night markets and community markets within these zones. MCM’s district project officer said products made by women from self-help groups, including handicrafts, pickles, papads and soaps, would be sold at these locations. “This will economically empower women and promote local products,” he said.The number of vending zones could be increased in the future based on demand, officials said, adding, however, that no timeline was announced for the initiative, and the proposal was under consideration.In 2023, the civic body had identified 10 street vending zones in IMT sectors. Their maintenance has since been transferred to HSIIDC. Amenities such as sewerage, water supply, roads, street lights and green belts in these IMT sectors are now managed by the corporation.
