A Study on the Effects of Covid-19 with Reference to Street Food Vendors of Kolkata

Raunak Bhattacharyya; Arunima Dey; Sumit Samaddar

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i03.4106

A Study on the Effects of Covid-19 with Reference to Street Food Vendors of Kolkata

Author(s)	Raunak Bhattacharyya, Arunima Dey, Sumit Samaddar
Country	India
Abstract	The novel coronavirus disease outbreak (COVID-19) has had a severe impact on the street food industry, particularly in developing nations. This abstract explores the economic, social, and health-related implications of the pandemic on street food sellers. Economically, the methods taken to stop the virus' transmission have caused a sharp drop in consumer traffic, leading to lower income and financial instability. Socially, the pandemic has disrupted gatherings and communal meals, leading to contactless payment methods, online ordering, and delivery services, and rearranging their stalls to maintain physical distance. Finally, the effects of COVID-19 on health have been a major issue. For the proposed study, I have gathered 100 respondents from various areas of Kolkata, including Shyambazar, Howrah, Sealdah, Salt Lake, Sodepur, and Khardah. After gathering the data, I analyzed it with various statistical techniques and came to my conclusions. Street food vendors face a higher risk of catching the virus due to their profession, which involves handling food and having close contact with clients. They are now required to follow strict hygiene guidelines and have increased expenses and logistical difficulties. Despite these difficulties, street food vendors have proven their adaptability and perseverance. Governments and non-governmental organizations have offered support in the form of funding, educational opportunities, and policy changes. The main goals of initiatives to assist street food sellers should be to ensure their economic recovery, give them access to social and medical services, and encourage sustainable practices that put public health and livelihoods first.
Keywords	Kolkata Street Food industry, Consumer Traffic, Financial Instability, Online Ordering, Social Implications.
Field	Business Administration
Published In	Volume 5, Issue 3, May-June 2023
Published On	2023-06-30
Cite This	A Study on the Effects of Covid-19 with Reference to Street Food Vendors of Kolkata - Raunak Bhattacharyya, Arunima Dey, Sumit Samaddar - IJFMR Volume 5, Issue 3, May-June 2023. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i03.4106
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i03.4106
Short DOI	https://doi.org/gsfhkc

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