GUWAHATI, Jan. 28 -- Footpaths are set to be beautified and renovated in Guwahati city, but the task is not going to be that easy, what with vendors occupying them perennially to sell fish, fruit, vegetables, etc., and thus, effectively negating their utility for the pedestrians.
The number of these vendors is increasing day by day and their presence on the road makes a market in itself. This leads to traffic jams and leaves no space for people to walk freely. It has now become a matter of concern for the people using such busy roads. The hustle it creates can be seen in many areas like Kalapahar, Ulubari, Ganeshguri, Paltan Bazar, Fancy Bazar, Maligaon, etc. Directly or indirectly, it leads to accidents on roads due to lack of space for p...