The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has identified 20 high-footfall locations across the city for focused action against unauthorised hawkers, as part of a renewed push to keep key stretches encroachment-free. The move comes alongside plans to introduce QR code identification for licensed hawkers and stricter enforcement in areas with persistent violations and low compliance.

At a glance

Action focus: 20 hawker-prone locations
Objective: Keep key footpaths hawker-free
Enforcement: Daily eviction drives with police support
Tech measure: QR codes for licensed hawkers
Total licensed hawkers: ~12,567