EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION
The Informal Sector in Third World Cities
Hawkers and Vendors - Scope of the Present Study

METHODOLOGY
Preparatory Work - The Field Survey
Data Processing - Preparation of Maps -
Preparation of Report - Limitations of the Survey
Encounters in the Field

MAGNITUDE OF ACTIVITY AND SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
Distribution of Hawkers - Identity and Status of Hawkers - Type of Goods Sold

HAWKING AS AN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Hawking Place - Periodicity of Hawking -
Value of Goods - Involvement of Others in Activity - Economic Returns from Activity

PROBLEMS FACED BY HAWKERS AND THEIR REACTION TO BMC's PROPOSAL OF HAWKING/ NON-HAWKING ZONES
Vulnerability of Hawkers - Perception of Hawkers
Reaction to Proposed Hawking/Non-Hawking Zones -
Financial Commitment Envisaged

PROFILE OF HAWKERS
Demographic Characteristics - Level of Education - Migrant Status - Selected Relationships

POLICY IMPLICATIONS
Salient Features of the Activity - Policy Implications

REFERENCES

ANNEXURE I
Interview Schedule

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