From the Bazaar to the Basin: WASH Needs among the Women Street Vendors of Delhi

This policy brief examines the barriers to accessing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities for women street vendors in Delhi, who constitute 30% of the city’s estimated two million street vendors. Despite the Street Vendors Act, 2014, and the Delhi Street Vendors Scheme, 2019, women vendors face significant challenges, including harassment and lack of social security. The study, which surveyed eight major markets in Delhi, found considerable disparities in access to WASH provisions, impacting women's employment and well-being. Recommendations include integrating gender-specific considerations into the Street Vendors Act, ensuring equitable access to WASH facilities, and enhancing stakeholder collaboration to improve infrastructure and awareness.

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