Call for govt support to Covid-hit traders
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Guwahati: The
All Assam Traders' Association
(AATA) on Friday sought immediate govt intervention to support traders severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Numerous traders, forced to cease operations during lockdown measures, continue to grapple with substantial economic losses incurred during the health emergency.
Prantosh Roy, serving as the association's general secretary, emphasised the crucial need for dedicated support, encompassing financial assistance and
business recovery initiatives
. "Many of the traders have faced an unprecedented challenge due to the pandemic, and without proper assistance, it is extremely difficult for them to restart their businesses. We have been assisting them in every way possible, but we now request the help of chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma," Roy stated during a press briefing.
Furthermore, the AATA requested the state govt to implement systematic allocation for street vendors in Fancy Bazar, a prominent commercial district. The organisation pointed out that uncontrolled street vending activities are adversely affecting established businesses. Shop owners face difficulties attracting customers as vendors occupy crucial street and pavement spaces.
"While we understand the livelihood concerns of street vendors, the current situation is not sustainable for established businesses. We are not asking the administration to throw them out, we demand for the need of a clear framework that ensures street vendors are operating in a way that does not harm the interests of the shopkeepers and businesses in the area," Roy further stated.
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The association has called upon the state govt to promptly address these concerns, as traders confront uncertainties stemming from both the pandemic's lingering impact and ongoing complications related to street vendor positioning.
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