Section 32 of The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014
Research, training and awareness.
The appropriate Government may, to the extent of availability of financial and other resources,—
- (a)organise capacity building programmes to enable the street vendors to exercise the rights contemplated under this Act;
- (b)undertake research, education and training programmes to advance knowledge and understanding of the role of the informal sector in the economy, in general and the street vendors, in particular and to raise awareness among the public through Town Vending Committee.
Summary
- The appropriate Government can organize capacity building programmes for street vendors.
- These programmes are aimed at helping vendors understand and exercise their legal rights under this Act.
- The government can also carry out research, education, and training programmes about the informal sector.
- These educational programmes help people understand the role of street vendors in the economy.
- The government is also tasked with raising public awareness about vending issues through the Town Vending Committee.
- All of these educational and research initiatives are subject to the availability of financial and other resources.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who is responsible for organizing training programs for vendors under Section 32 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014?
The appropriate Government is responsible for organizing these capacity building and training programs under Section 32 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014.
2. Does the government have to run research and training programs regardless of cost under Section 32 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014?
No, under Section 32 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014, the government undertakes these research, training, and awareness efforts to the extent of its available financial and other resources.
3. What is the main purpose of the capacity building programs mentioned in Section 32 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014?
The primary purpose of the capacity building programs under Section 32 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014 is to enable street vendors to know and exercise the rights guaranteed to them under the Act.
4. How does the government raise public awareness about street vendors under Section 32 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014?
Under Section 32 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014, the government works through the Town Vending Committee to raise awareness among the general public about the role of street vendors.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 32 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, the government's obligation to organize training and research is limited by what condition?
Q2.What is the specific goal of capacity building programmes conducted under Section 32 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014?
Q3.Under Section 32 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, through which body does the government raise public awareness about the role of vendors?
Q4.What kind of research does the appropriate Government support under Section 32 of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014?