Census survey of Hawkers on BMC Lands
- Mumbai TISS and YUVA 1998
- 57p.
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