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Urban Livelihood
Street Workers: Around 12% of urban workers operate on the streets, engaging in activities like selling goods, repairing items, or providing various services independently.
Self-Managed: These individuals plan their own purchases and set up temporary shops using simple materials such as boards, papers, or canvas sheets.
Lack of Security: They can be asked to dismantle their setups by authorities at any time, and certain areas restrict their entry.
Family Involvement: Many vendors sell items that are prepared at home by their families.
Large Workforce: There are nearly 10 million street vendors in urban areas.
Legal Recognition: The government is considering changes to laws to create designated hawking zones and allow mobile vendors to operate freely.
Participation in Decisions: Vendors are encouraged to join committees that make decisions affecting them.
In the Market
Shop Owners: Many individuals own shops in city markets, ranging from small to large businesses.
Self-Managed Businesses: These owners manage their own enterprises and may hire workers as supervisors and helpers.
Permanent Shops: Shops operate under licenses issued by the municipal corporation, which also determines the market’s weekly closure day.
Service Providers: Markets often include small offices and service shops, such as banks and courier services.
In the Factory-Workshop Area
Daily Wage Laborers: Gather at places like “labour chowks” to find work as helpers to masons, construction site workers, loaders, and unloaders.
Casual Employment: Factory workers are often employed on a casual basis, called in as needed, especially during large orders or specific seasons.
Job Insecurity: These jobs lack permanence, and workers can be dismissed if they complain about pay or conditions.
Long Hours and Poor Treatment: Workers face long hours and poor treatment, with no job security or protection.
In the Office Area
Regular Salary: Office workers typically receive a regular monthly salary and hold permanent positions within their companies.
Long-Term Employment: They expect long-term employment and enjoy benefits such as savings for old age, with part of their salary contributed to a government fund.
Holidays and Leave: They usually have weekends and national holidays off, along with some annual leave.
Medical Benefits: Companies often cover medical expenses for their families, and employees can take medical leave without salary deductions.
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