Question

Which Act was enacted in 2014 to safeguard the interests of street vendors?

• A. Hawkers (Protection and Regulation) Act
• B. Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act
• C. Street Vendors Policy
• D. National Policy on Urban Street Vendors

Answer 1

The correct option is B Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act

Enacted in 2014, the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act was first introduced in the Lok Sabha in 2012. It aimed to regulate street vending in public spaces and protect the right of street vendors across the country.