Dikhyaa Mohanty 
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik released financial assistance of Rs 3ooo each for 1.01 lakh streets vendors of 114 towns in the State. The release by made through a video conference due to the Covid restrictions.
According to the official reports, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik stated that that the street vendors had received Rs 6000 in two phases in March 2020 and June 2021. And the aim of the assistance is to secure the livelihood of the street vendors.
Further CM Patnaik added that the street vendors play an important part in the economy of a city. There are malls and big shops in towns but the street vendors are and will remain important. Covid has affected everybody’s livelihood. I experience your pain. I want to say that the Government is with you always. Vending zones will be set up in 87 urban areas for your convenience at a cost of Rs 60 crore.
CM Patnaik further added that the Covid situation is not over yet so the street vendors to be more alert. He also urged them to follow Covid guidelines and be safe.
