India’s street food paradox: Cleaner cities, but where do vendors go?
- Posted on September 20, 2026
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India’s street food paradox: Cleaner cities, but where do vendors go?
Indias street-food vendors are facing tighter enforcement as cities reclaim pavements and push for cleaner public spaces. But without designated vending areas, basic infrastructure and consistent regulation, thousands of small businesses risk being pushed further into informality. From Mumbai to Singapore, the challenge is balancing hygiene, accessibility, livelihoods and urban planning.