Empowering Street Vendors: The Revitalized PM SVANIDHI Scheme

Arunachal Pradesh Urban Affairs Minister Balo Raja met with Union Minister Manohar Lal to discuss the progress and enhancement of the PM SVANIDHI scheme. The focus was on digital transactions, financial inclusion, and capacity building to uplift street vendors and promote urban livelihoods in Arunachal Pradesh.

In a significant meeting on Friday, Arunachal Pradesh Urban Affairs Minister Balo Raja engaged with Union Minister Manohar Lal in New Delhi to review and strategize the implementation of the revamped PM SVANIDHI scheme.

The discussions centered around improving the scheme's reach to street vendors in Arunachal Pradesh, with a focus on digital transactions and financial inclusion, according to urban local bodies director Hano Takka.

The government's renewed focus aims at empowering street vendors by providing accessible working capital loans, facilitating socio-economic growth, and promoting sustainable urban livelihoods.

(With inputs from agencies.)