HYDERABAD: Cyberabad has been selected for the development of a Street Food Hub under the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme. It is the only city in South India chosen for the project, which aims to provide organised vending spaces and improve facilities for street food vendors.
The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) has identified Malkam Cheruvu at Raidurg, near the Shaikpet flyover, as the site for the project. The Street Food Hub will be developed at an estimated cost of `4 crore with funding from the Union government under the PM SVANidhi scheme.
The proposed hub will have 50 stalls, including 40 for street vendors and 10 for women Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Officials said the project was intended to bring vendors operating in different locations under a designated facility with basic civic amenities.
A central assessment team led by Anil Prakash of the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), representing the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), will visit Cyberabad on June 22 and 23 to inspect the proposed site and review project plans before further steps are taken.
CMC officials said the Union government had sanctioned `4 crore for the project. They said the initiative is intended to support street vendors by providing dedicated business spaces and encouraging compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
The proposed facility will include CCTV surveillance, drinking water facilities, separate washrooms, lighting, parking and traffic management measures. Waste segregation and sanitation will be managed through dedicated civic monitoring systems, officials said.
According to CMC officials, many street vendors currently operate without permanent infrastructure and basic facilities. The project is expected to provide a structured environment for vending activities and improve access to essential services.
Officials said the reservation of 10 stalls for women SHGs is intended to support women entrepreneurs and expand livelihood opportunities. Authorities added that the project would help create organised vending spaces while improving sanitation and public amenities in the area.