The Belagavi City Corporation has proposed two new vending zones—one at Kotwal Galli and another at Nargundkar Bhave Chowk. Both are in the northern part of the city.
Once the government approves the plan, ₹2.5 crore will be released to develop these areas.
Belagavi has about 8,000 registered street vendors, but only these two locations are being taken up right now because earlier plans in South Belagavi faced objections.
What Traders Will Pay
No daily rent
Only ₹1,000 per year as a fixed fee
In return, the Corporation will provide:
Market stalls
Electricity
Water supply
Toilets
Concerns and Pending Steps
Some residents of Kotwal Galli have already opposed setting up a vending zone there. This makes the project’s feasibility uncertain.
As per government rules (2016), a committee must be formed including:
A corporator
Representatives of traders
This committee has not yet been formed and will be set up only after government approval.
The Corporation has also not clarified whether:
Only the current vendors at these locations will get stalls, or
New vendors will also be allowed.
