The lockdown and its aftermath on street vendors: A review

The impact of covid-19 on street vendors in Bangalore started even before the 
imposition of lockdown because weekly markets closed one week before the 
lockdown and vendors were not allowed to operate. This exploratory study is 
based on secondary data review to understand the challenges faced by the street 
vendors during pandemic. It was found that lockdown restrictions, social 
distancing, restrictions on selling on streets, harassments from local authorities 
were the major challenges faced by the street vendors that lead to unemployment 
and unpaid work circumstances for many.