Mamata Banerjee's New Plan for Hawkers: One Month To Clear Footpaths

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that hawkers in West Bengal have one month to clear footpaths. Banerjee plans to identify 'hawking zones', build accommodations for hawkers, and issue identity cards. A committee is tasked with conducting a survey and submitting a report within 15 days.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared on Thursday that hawkers in West Bengal have a month to clear the footpaths and roads they've encroached on for their businesses. Her statement comes amidst ongoing evictions of encroachers across the state.

In a review meeting about hawker encroachments, Banerjee announced the formation of a committee to conduct a survey and report back within 15 days. The government aims to identify designated 'hawking zones', build accommodations, and issue identity cards to hawkers.

Banerjee emphasized that the government does not intend to take away anyone's livelihood. She stated, 'Millions sustain their families by hawking. There will be no eviction for one month. During this period, hawkers must clear footpaths.' She added that if new hawkers encroach, they will face arrest, as roads cannot remain occupied.

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