GCDA market revamp spells tough times for traders ahead of monsoon
The Greater Cochin Development Authority's market renovation has left around 20 vendors facing uncertain times as the monsoon approaches. Many vendors, primarily dealing in fish, meat, and chicken, have been relocated to makeshift shacks outside the market due to the ongoing renovations. While the GCDA hopes to complete the work soon, the delay has raised concerns among traders about the impact of the impending rains.
- ▪Around 20 vendors at the GCDA market have been vacated for renovation works.
- ▪Most vendors have shifted to makeshift shacks outside the market due to the delay.
- ▪The renovation includes replacing floor tiles and improving the roof.
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Around 20 vendors at the Greater Cochin Development Authority’s (GCDA) market in Kadavanthra are staring at bleak times after being vacated for renovation works that appear unlikely to be completed before the onset of the monsoon, predicted to arrive next week.Mostly fish, meat, and chicken vendors were asked to vacate over a month ago on the assurance that they would be reinstated before the rains. A majority have since shifted to makeshift shacks outside the market. The renovation, long overdue, includes replacing floor tiles and improving the roof.V.G. Vincent, a fish vendor who has been a tenant at the market along with six other women vendors, remains anxious about the difficult days ahead during the monsoon. “We are already having a tough time as the summer showers intensify.
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