Tiruchi City Corporation’s ‘Food Street’, meant to bring street vendors under one roof on a plot earmarked near Uzhavar Sandhai at Anna Nagar, is yet to take off, despite a detailed project report (DPR) being prepared for the hub.
The civic initiative, like many in Tiruchi, has been delayed due to elections. “All the required paperwork has been completed with regard to the food street, but inauguration of the work may be deferred due to the Model Code of Conduct being in place ahead of the elections. We hope to gain greater clarity in a few months,” a senior official told The Hindu.
The flagship project with a budget of ₹2 crore, underwent a design change last year, to make it more user-friendly. In the new layout, around 25 food stalls would be set up and vendors can book their spots for an approximate rent of ₹10,000 each. A compound wall and dedicated seating areas for customers are part of the layout plan.
