Swatantrata
Policy meetups
Swatantrata Policy meetups are monthly informal discussion events for young people who are interested in policy reforms and themes of Swatantrata such as agricultural reforms and livelihoods, decentralization and liberal democracy. These policy meetups are aimed to improve understanding of public policy as a tool to change society and a greater understanding of various existing policies and Swatantrata solutions.
Phoenix Arena - An Art & Cultural Centre, Hyderabad
National street vending policy
Swatantrata policy meetups are monthly informal discussion events for young people who are interested in policy reforms and themes of swatantrata such as agricultural reforms and livelihoods, decentralization and liberal democracy. These policy meetups are aimed to improve understanding of public policy as a tool to change society and a greater understanding of various existing policies and swatantrata solutions.
Swatantrata organized first swatantrata policy meet-up successfully with a great in-depth discussion of National street vending policy and it implementation. and The night economy and street vending are vital for urban livelihoods, providing income for many, especially marginalized communities. The Swatantrata policy meet-up highlighted the need to legalize livelihoods and remove barriers by easing small business regulations and relaxing street vending laws to support vulnerable groups.
Phoenix Arena - An Art & Cultural Centre, Hyderabad
Legalize livelihood
Swatantrata policy meetups are monthly informal discussion events for young people who are interested in policy reforms and themes of swatantrata, such as agricultural reforms and livelihoods, decentralization, and liberal democracy. These policy meetups are aimed at improving understanding of public policy as a tool to change society and a greater understanding of various existing policies and swatantrata solutions.
Swatantrata policy meet-up successfully with a great in-depth discussion of Legalizing livelihood and removing legal and policy barriers for everyone, especially the most vulnerable and marginalized communities, like Easing regulation of doing small business and relaxing regulations for street vendors.
Office Of District Collector Mahabubnagar
Policy Discussion
Street vending is a crucial component of urban livelihoods, providing essential income sources, particularly for marginalized and vulnerable communities. Street vending, contributing to 14% of India’s urban informal employment, supports approximately 10 million vendors nationwide, offering affordable goods and services while fostering entrepreneurship among migrants and the urban poor. The Swatantrata policy meet-up emphasized the need to legalize livelihoods and remove legal and policy barriers by easing small business regulations and relaxing street vending laws. Furthermore, the Swatantrata team, led by co-founder Raghavendar Askani, engaged with Mahaboob Nagar collector Ronald Rose (IAS) to discuss the implementation of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, at district and city levels, highlighting the importance of effective local governance to protect and regulate street vending, ensuring vendors’ rights and integration into urban planning.
