Nagaland

Sewa Chumoukedima observe kuri shey International street vendor day

Chumoukedima, 12 November 2026: Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) Chümoukedima, collaboration te North East network lokot, observed kuri shey International Street Vendors Day 2026 theme “Climate-Resilient Markets, Stronger Voices” under te, DC laka conference hall, Chumoukedima te, 12 November 2026. Gathering ke address kuri kina, EAC, Chumoukedima, Er Khriengunuo Theunuo pra contribution acknowledge kuri shey street vendors laka local economy ke, describe kuri shey taikhan ke micro-entrepreneurs hoi kina aor important hisa town laka urban economy laka. Tai highlight kuri shey need ensure kuribo leh dignity, security aro better opportunities street vendors karne, tadeh role recognise kuri shey essential goods aro service dibo leh community ke. Tai gathering ke janai dishey Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, aro State Vending Rules opor te, koishey ki efforts banai ase registered vendors ke protect kuribo leh arbitrary eviction aro harassment pra. Financial empowerment opor te, tai koishey ki PM SVANidhi Scheme, kun toh collateral-free working capital loans deh street vendors ke, aro SVANidhi Se Samriddhi initiative, bisareh link kuribo leh vendor families ke social security benefits lokot, health insurance, life cover aro food security milai kina. Tai encouraged kuri sey vendors ke kun echa tak registered kuri nai vendor identity cards karne nahoi leh benefits lwa nai PM SVANidhi under te Chumoukedima town council te jabo leh assistance karne. Tai aro urged kuri shey vendors ke kam kuribo leh administration lokot vending jaka toh sapha rakhibo leh, plastic- free aro safe pedestrians karne aro traffic, emphasise kuri shey importance collective responsibility laka orderly aro hygienic markets maintain kuribo leh. Topic “Why Climate-Resilient Markets Matter,” opor te khota kuri kina State Project Coordinator, SEWA Nagaland, Temjenlemla explained kuri shey kina extreme heat, dangor barish aro poor market facilities affect kureh health, safety aro livelihoods street vendors laka.