Shillong is making a major push for better urban governance while protecting the livelihoods of thousands of street vendors. The Meghalaya Urban Affairs Department has notified three designated street vending zones in the city under the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014. The decision comes after the Town Vending … Read more
Shillong is a city that lives through its busy streets. Street vendors have been a vital part of the city’s economy and culture for a long time because they are the people offering almost everything from local snacks and fresh produce to everyday essentials at lower and reasonable prices. However, as Shillong continues to grow … Read more
Shillong, May 31, 2026: Meghalaya Urban Affairs Department, in a major move towards organised urban management and vendors’ welfare, has officially notified three designated street vending zones in Shillong. The decision has been taken under the provisions of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, and is aimed at … Read more
Shillong, also known as the Scotland of the East, is a city that, once you drive through the peaceful roads between the pine-covered hills, it’s easy to understand why it is called so. Located at the heart of Meghalaya, it is one of the most popular hill stations in Northeast India. Many tourists, as well … Read more
