Shillong, July 2 -- Meghalaya Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh accused a handful of leaders within Meghalaya & Greater Shillong Progressive Hawkers and Street Vendors Association (MGSPHSVA) for deliberately obstructing relocation of hawkers and street vendors to a designated vending zone.
Announcing the July 22 deadline for relocation of hawkers and street vendors, Lyngdoh said the government has offered a package of relocation allowance of Rs 20,000 to vendors holding a valid Certificate of Vending (CoV), comprising an upfront payment of Rs. 10,000 and a monthly allowance of Rs 2,000 for the next five months who agree to relocate.
The MGSPHSVA maintained that the designated vending site at the basement of the Meghalaya Urban Development A...