💨 Abstract

The National Hawkers Federation (NHF) has appealed to the Indian government to issue national guidelines to protect street vendors from heatwave threats, affecting over two crore vendors. They demand heatwaves be included in the Disaster Management Act due to increased frequency and intensity, causing health risks and financial losses. The NHF suggests measures like public hydration stations, shade structures, and vendor-led response teams for heat stress emergencies.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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