Street vendors’ rights to carry on their trade in public spaces have been the subject matter of debate and discussion in India for a very long time. In fact, it has taken numerous judgments of the Supreme Court and High Court to recognize their rights and shape up a statutory regime. This scenario raises an important question, as to what is the kind of property rights enjoyed by these street vendors. A study was undertaken to analyse this aspect and answer some key questions pertaining to the gradual changes that occurred in the overall concept of property rights in India.
The Threat of Climate Change and Policy Uncertainty to Sunderbans and its People
The report outlines the Centre for Civil Society's policy blueprint addressing the Sundarbans Delta's ecological and socio-economic challenges, particularly for its fisherfolk communities.