**Executive Summary**
This document is an answer from the Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to Unstarred Question No. 947 regarding the implementation of the Street Vendors Act, 2014. The answer, dated February 5, 2026, details the government's actions and the responsibilities of States/Union Territories concerning the Act. The document also mentions data as on 20.1.2026 for the number of street vendors benefitting from the PM SVANidhi Scheme.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Street Vendors Act, 2014:**
* The Government of India enacted the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, to protect the rights of urban street vendors and regulate street vending activities.
* The responsibility for the implementation of the Act lies with respective States/Union Territories by framing Rules, Schemes, Bye-laws etc., as per provisions of the Act.
* **PM SVANidhi Scheme:**
* As of January 20, 2026, a total of 71.5 lakh street vendors have benefitted under the PM SVANidhi Scheme since its inception, based on Certificate of Vending/ Letter of Recommendation.
* **Support to Urban Street Vendors (SUSV):**
* Under the erstwhile DAY-NULM, SUSV was included as a component of the Mission, including survey and issue of Identity Cards, preparation of City Street Vending Plan, Infrastructure Improvement, Training and Skill Development, Financial Inclusion, Access to Credit, and Linkage with Social Security Schemes.
* Up to 5% of the total DAY-NULM allocation of the State could be spent on the implementation of this component.
* From 2020-21 to 2024-25 (up to September 30, 2024), an expenditure of ₹68.78 crore has been incurred under the SUSV component.
* The SUSV component under the restructured PM SVANidhi Scheme includes provisions for support to the ULBs for survey of street vendors and notification of city street vending plans in select cities.
* **Government Monitoring:**
* The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs periodically draws the attention of States/UTs to the implementation of the Act's provisions, including the conduct of surveys and the constitution of Town Vending Committees, through official letters, review meetings, and regular discussions.
**Impact Analysis**
**States/Union Territories**
* **Impact:** Responsible for the implementation of the Street Vendors Act, 2014, and must frame rules, schemes, and bye-laws accordingly. They are also responsible for conducting surveys and forming Town Vending Committees.
* **Action Required:** Implement the Street Vendors Act, 2014 by framing Rules, Schemes, Bye-laws. Follow advisories and directions from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and participate in review meetings.
**Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)**
* **Impact:** ULBs are responsible for supporting survey activities and for notification of city street vending plans.
* **Action Required:** Conduct surveys of street vendors, notify city street vending plans and ensure its implementation.
**Street Vendors**
* **Impact:** The Street Vendors Act, 2014, aims to protect their rights and regulate street vending activities. They benefit from the PM SVANidhi Scheme.
* **Action Required:** Obtain Certificate of Vending/Letter of Recommendation. Participate in surveys and comply with the rules framed by States/UTs.
Key Entities Referenced
Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014: A law enacted by the Government of India to protect the rights of urban street vendors and regulate street vending activities.
PM SVANidhi Scheme: A scheme to provide affordable working capital loans to street vendors.
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs: The ministry responsible for the implementation and oversight of policies related to urban development and street vendors.
DAY-NULM: An erstwhile Mission which included Support to Urban Street Vendors (SUSV) as a component.
Town Vending Committees: Committees constituted under the Act to manage and regulate street vending in urban areas.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 947
TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 05, 2026
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STREET VENDORS ACT, 2014
NO. 947. DR. BYREDDY SHABARI:
Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) the status of implementation of the Street Vendors (Protection of
Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 including the
number of Town Vending Committees constituted, functional and
vacancies therein, State/UT-wise;
(b) the number of street vendors surveyed, registered and issued
Certificates of Vending since 2020, year, State/UT and district-wise;
(c) the details of vending zones planned versus developed including
number, location, capacity and status of land identification, State/UT-
wise;
(d) the details of eviction or relocation of street vendors since 2020, year,
State/UT and district-wise;
(e) whether due process under the Act was followed and if so, the details
thereof;
(f) the budgetary allocations, funds released and utilised for
implementation of the Act along with reasons for under-utilisation, if
any, year and State/UT-wise; and
(g) whether the Government has issued advisories, timelines or monitoring
mechanisms to ensure uniform implementation across the country and
if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
(SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)
(a) to (e): In order to protect rights of urban street vendors, to regulate street
vending activities, the Government of India has enacted the Street Vendors
(Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014.
However, the responsibility of implementation of the same lies with
respective States/ Union Territories by framing Rules, Scheme, Bye-laws etc.
as per provisions of the Act. As on 20.1.2026, under PM SVANidhi Scheme a
total of 71.5 lakh street vendors have benefitted since inception of the
Scheme on the basis of Certificate of Vending/ Letter of Recommendation.
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(f): Under erstwhile DAY-NULM, Support to Urban Street Vendors (SUSV) was
included as a component of the Mission which included Survey and Issue of
Identity Cards, Preparation of City Street Vending Plan, Infrastructure
Improvement, Training and Skill Development, Financial Inclusion, Access to
Credit, Linkage with Social Security Schemes. Up to 5% of the total DAY-
NULM allocation of the State could be spent on implementation of this
component. From 2020–21 to 2024–25 (up to 30.09.2024), an expenditure of
₹68.78 crore has been incurred under the SUSV component. Further, SUSV
component under the restructured PM SVANidhi Scheme, provisions for
support to the ULBs for survey of street vendors and notification of city
street vending plans in select cities.
(g): From time to time, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs draws attention
of the States/Uts on implementation of various provisions of the Act
including periodical conduct of survey, constitution of Town Vending
Committees, etc. through official letters and during review meetings &
regular discussions.
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