Socio-Economic Status of Street Vendors

Socio-Economic Status of Street Vendors

Author Name : Muthamma K.K

ABSTRACT

In India Street vending as a profession existed from ancient times. It was both a source of income and rendering services to the urban population.The present study was done in the streets of Madikeri town where the street vendors sell their commodities. The objective of the present study was to examine the socio-economic status of the street vendors and to identify the problems faced by them. The Primary data was collected from 55 respondents by structured interview schedule. Convenient Sampling method was used to collect the data for the study. Most of these vendors came from different parts of Kodagu and from outside the district to sell their commodities, who work on an average for 9-10 hours every day and their socio-economic status, is precarious.

Keywords:Profession, Services, Street Vending, Socio-Economic.