Rourkela: Rourkela Municipal Corporation (RMC) has issued a notice to street vendors directing them to shift their shops to the newly-constructed food court near Udit Nagar within a week. The move comes after the vendors showed no interest to shift there.
Food safety inspector Swagatika Behera said, “RMC has issued notice to the vendors to shift their shops inside the food court. This is a must. We have already taken action against erring vendors for food standards and once they move to the vending zone, it will be easier to keep a tab on them.”
RMC has constructed 51 shops, each having a beautifully designed tin body, inside the vending zone. The entire zone bears an aesthetic look. Besides, the place is well-lit. Presently, only three vendors have moved to the food court. Those visiting the place are impressed with the arrangements made there. “I can compare this with any food court I have seen elsewhere in the country. Besides, this is well maintained and spacious,” said Gurmeet Kaur, who was having her evening snacks there.
A few of the vendors, however, charted out their issues with the place. They complained raised issues like improper water arrangement, inadequate drainage, less washing points and inadequate number of taps. “Uncovered water tanks pose a threat as monsoon has fully set in. So that must be taken care of along with sitting arrangements,” said one of the vendors. It is learnt that RMC Commissioner Ashutosh Kulkarni has instructed the officials to bring in all the allottees inside the court failing which stringent action will be initiated against the violators.
RAJESH MOHANTY, OP