The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated the issuance of QR code-enabled licences to authorized street vendors across Mumbai, aiming to modernize the hawking regulation system. This move follows a directive from the Bombay High Court, which criticized the BMC for its inability to control illegal street vending. The new licences prominently feature a QR code that can be scanned to verify the hawker's details, including their name, location, and permitted commodities. The BMC plans to extend this system to approximately 99,435 hawkers, although current records only account for about 32,000 licensed vendors. The QR code system is expected to streamline enforcement and reduce disputes over illegal hawking. Additionally, it allows for easier online payment of licence fees, which is particularly beneficial for older vendors. The BMC is currently working on a verification process to meet the court's five-week deadline for implementing this initiative.