LUCKNOW, April 19 -- The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has proposed granting a "heritage market" tag to commercial hubs over 50 years old, aiming to regulate street vending and manage congestion in high-footfall areas. The decision was taken at a Town Vending Committee (TVC) meeting, linking preservation with structured vendor management.

Officials said the move will allow the civic body to introduce organised vending plans, curb encroachments and improve pedestrian movement. A senior official said legacy markets such as Aminabad and Charbagh will be identified and notified under the heritage category.

The committee approved proposals from three zones to develop model vending zones at the ward level. These zones will demarcate ded...