Street Vendors Get Legal Shield: 3,802 ID Cards Rolled Out in Bengaluru South

Speaking on the occasion, the Commissioner said the identification and registration process was carried out in accordance with the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, and the Karnataka Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood, Regulation and Licensing) Scheme, 2020.

He explained that a comprehensive survey of street vendors in the Bengaluru South Zone was conducted between September 20, 2024, and January 6, 2025, as mandated under Chapter-2 of the Street Vendors Act. The survey was carried out using a government mobile application, with on-ground verification by Corporation marshals, Community Resource Persons (CRPs), Junior Health Inspectors, and vocational instructors.

Commissioner Ramesh clarified that remaining identified vendors will receive their ID cards at their respective vending locations in the coming days.

He further stated that only vendors possessing valid identity cards will be permitted to conduct street vending activities, and wearing the ID card while conducting business will be mandatory. Vending without an ID card will be treated as illegal, and citizens were urged to report such cases to the Corporation.

Senior officials including Additional Commissioner Naveen Kumar Raju, Joint Commissioner Madhu, and representatives of street vendors’ associations were present during the programme.