LUCKNOW, April 20 -- 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 dedicated spaces for vendors to reduce roadside clutter and ease traffic congestion. Pankaj Srivastava, additional municipal commissioner, LMC, said four vending zones were cleared during the meeting, while other zones have been asked to submit similar proposals. Srivastava said proposals were received during the meeting and a committee has been formed for further action. He added that vending zones under metro stations will be developed only after obtaining necessary NOCs, failing which the plan will be dropped. "Model vending zones in Zone 1, Zone 3, Zone 6 and Zone 2, covering around 247 shops, are operational, while the civic body is awaiting approvals to begin the next phase," he added. To accommodate vendors without affecting traffic flow, a vending zone has been approved beneath the Lalkuan flyover. Plans have also been initiated to create vending spaces under metro stations, with the executive engineer directed to conduct a feasibility survey and identify suitable locations. The committee also cleared the CM Grid proposal, which officials said will support coordinated urban management, including vending regulation. Authorities plan to align vending zones with broader infrastructure planning for uniform implementation. Officials said the strategy is aimed at balancing vendors' livelihoods with urban order by combining heritage recognition with designated vending spaces....