Adoptability as a strategy in formulating responses to every changing market dynamic with special focus on urban informal sector – a case study of Hyderabad
- Vol.21(4), Oct-Dec
- New Delhi Institute of Town Planners 2024
- 104-119p.
The economy of any city/metropolis is a mix of formal, informal, and non-formal activities, influencing its shape and form. The formal sector is characterized by rightful inclusion in planning efforts. However, the informal sector has to fend for itself as it is made up of a poor, vulnerable population - women, even children, and aged apart from men. This section is forced to become resilient and resourceful for survival through gainful employment. Informal activity, historically pervasive in India, bridges the last-mile gap in goods and services, surpassing governmental reach. The Ministry of Urban Employment and Poverty Alleviation, Government of India, as detailed in the National Policy for Urban Street Vendors 2009, reveals that street vending engages around 2 percent of the urban population, providing livelihoods for nearly one crore urban individuals. The study underscores the vital role of street vendors and hawkers in Hyderabad's liveability, emphasizing their resilience and innovative contributions to the city's spatial and aesthetic appeal. They not only provide a distinct identity for Hyderabad but also ensure security and public safety. It is imperative that this section gets integrated inclusion in sustainable physical planning programs of the city of Hyderabad.