Open AccessA STUDY ON SOCIO- ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND PROBLEMS OF STREET VENDORS IN COIMBATORE CITY
Author(s) -
G. Jayanthi,
A Baranipriya,
Sreeanandan Sreeanandan
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
paripex indian journal of research
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.36106/paripex/1708621
Subject(s) - government (linguistics) , informal sector , business , socioeconomics , phenomenon , ranking (information retrieval) , economic growth , economics , philosophy , linguistics , machine learning , computer science , physics , quantum mechanics
Street vending is a global phenomenon and the most visible aspect. Like other informal sector, street vending ischaracterized by low level of income, easy of entry, self employed and it involves large number of people. The studyexamines socio economic condition and problems faced by the street vendors in Coimbatore city.This study has beenused Percentage and Garrett Ranking Technique.The result reveals that,female's contribution in this sector is lesser thanthe male respondents and they were facing problems like health issues, wastage of unsold goods, and insecurity inemployment.Therefore, the government should take some corrective measures to improve their socio- economic andliving conditions of street vendors.