IIT's 'solar smart cart' to turn street vendors into entrepreneurs

IIT Kharagpur developed a solar-powered food vending cart equipped with digital payment facilities to help street vendors reach different customer groups without occupying public spaces permanently. Mounted on three-wheeler, it was unveiled during the inauguration of "Nagar Udyam-From Street Vendor to Smart Entrepreneur". It features bright product display and a three-way waste segregation system.