Identifying Livelihood issues of Women street vendors in Puducherry: A Case Study Approach

India’s working class is known to be dominated by individuals who labour in the unorganized sector. Female work forces are often found to be associated with these unorganised trades in good numbers. Often, poverty, illiteracy, familial situations and better economic interests have been increasingly forcing women to work as vendors in the streets. Some have chosen it for an additional income, however, for many; this trade seems to be mere hope for making a living. The current study is an attempt to identify the livelihood predicaments of women street vendors in Puducherry region. The study involved qualitative approach. In-depth interviews with twelve cases under consideration revealed the existing livelihood challenges of women street vendors. Through this paper, the researchers envisage to make the voices of the women street vendors heard in the scientific platform which could potentially urge the research community in framing better models to mitigate the current problems.