Steps to be taken to protect livelihoods of traders at Erode market: Minister
The Minister for Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi, M. Vijay Balaji, assured traders in Erode that the government would take steps to protect their livelihoods. He emphasized the importance of keeping the market within town limits to avoid inconveniencing the public. Additionally, the Minister addressed long-standing grievances regarding shop allotments and promised an inquiry into illegal practices in the market area.
- ▪The government will consider traders' demands and grievances in Erode.
- ▪A proposal to establish a market at the bus stand has been made, but shifting the existing market could adversely affect traders and the public.
- ▪Traders' associations have requested the allotment of shops that have been completed for over 10 years but remain unused.
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Minister for Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi M. Vijay Balaji on Saturday (May 23, 2026) assured traders that the State government would take appropriate steps to ensure that the livelihoods of traders and the public dependent on the in Erode were not affected.Addressing reporters after a thanksgiving event held at the market, the Minister said the government would consider the long-pending demands and grievances of traders and residents in the area. He said there was a proposal to establish a market at the bus stand in the Solar area.
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