India, July 7 -- The Noida authority on Monday said it has decided to allot 19 kiosks in the street market between Botanical Garden Metro station and GIP Mall to individual applicants, reversing its earlier plan to lease all the kiosks to a single private operator because it failed to attract bidders, said officials.

The street market, developed along DSC Road at a cost of around Rs.3 crore, is located at one of the city's key commercial stretches. The project includes seating areas and roadside parking for over 100 vehicles. The locality's close proximity to Botanical Garden Metro station, GIP Mall, Sector 18 market and Atta Market will ensure steady footfall, added officials.

In October last year, the authority invited bids from priva...