Naga women street vendors: Making their space in the world
Although the Street Vendors Act, 2014 has already been passed in Nagaland, it is yet to be implemented. In this age of start-ups and young entrepreneurs, the Naga women street vendors who are toiling hard to make a living with dignity are truly an inspiring lot, writes Manisha Sobhrajani.
Manisha Sobhrajani is an independent researcher, civil society worker and published author who works with communities in remote and hostile environments across India— with a focus on the female gender— on issues of trauma and reconciliation. Through research and writing, and working on the ground with marginalised communities, she works towards advocacy of the basic human right to live with dignity.
