Village women selling own-grown vegetables seek fair space in Aizawl city

Aizawl, July 21 -- The Mahni Thlai Thar Zuar Pawl - an association of women who sell vegetables they grow themselves - has urged the government and public not to ignore their right to livelihood while addressing traffic congestion and street cleanliness here.

In a press statement issued today, the group acknowledged the growing concerns over roadside parking, construction materials encroaching upon footpaths, and illegal vending. While they supported efforts to make Aizawl a cleaner and less congested city, they expressed concern that calls to remove all street vendors might unfairly target poor rural women who depend on city vending for survival.

"We, who bring fresh produce grown in our villages, also want a clean and orderly city," ...