Government of India

CUP-19: COVID Urban Practices : Innovation / Initiative

A Glimpse of Initiative


Distribution of Face masks to Street Vendors


State/UT Name : Telangana

Place : In Markets / Vending zones

Type of Initiative : Others

Date of Initiative : 25-04-2020

What Initiative Were Taken? : Distribution of Face masks to Street Vendors

Details : The Street Vendors were encouraged to wear Face masks and masks were also distributed to them with support of NGOs / Self Help Group Women. Usage of Face Masks prevents for spread of COVID-19

Outcome : It is essential to use face masks by all the individuals to avoid spread of COVID. The Street Vendors were given orientation regarding wearing of face mask. All the street vendors in markets / vending zones are now wearing the face masks.