PM SVANidhi benefits over 57 lakh street vendors across country: Union Minister Hardeep S Puri
- Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs and Petroleum & Natural Gas, inaugurates the National Street Food Festival 2023.
Key highlights
- Organized by the National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) from December 29 to December 31, 2023, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Recognition of Street Vendors and Empowerment
- Minister acknowledges the vibrant community of street food vendors across 28 states.
- Highlights the role of the Prime Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme in empowering street vendors.
- The PM-SVANidhi scheme, launched during the COVID pandemic, has been a beacon of hope, providing financial assistance and expanding market reach.
Significant achievements of the scheme
- 57.83 lakh street vendors benefitted, 80.77 lakh loans sanctioned, and 76.22 lakh loans worth Rs. 10,058 crores disbursed.
Notable statistics
- 45% of loans received by women street vendors, 72% of beneficiaries from marginalized sections.
Zero Waste Street Food Festival
- The festival is recognized as the first 'Zero Waste Street Food Festival' in India.
NASVI's Initiatives and Training Programs
- NASVI's efforts were appreciated in providing training to 1,50,000 street vendors in food safety and hygiene.
- These institutes will focus on culinary skills, food safety, and hygiene.
Prelims Takeaway
- PM SVANidhi
- National Association of Street Vendors of India