India, Aug. 7 -- In what gives street vendors a clean, safe and structured space to run their business, the information technology (IT) hub of Kharadi has launched 'Nukkad', billed as Pune's first organised hawkers' park. Developed by Panchshil Foundation, the park covers an area of 86,000 square feet and was officially handed over to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Wednesday.

Located on Fountain Road next to World Trade Centre, the park houses 120 units for vendors including 50 for fruits and vegetables, 50 food stalls, and 20 for essential services (bakery, salon, auto-repairs, locksmith). Importantly, there is parking available for 50 cars and 150 two-wheelers as well as accessible public toilets.

Nukkad is a well-planned pub...