Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on the Hawkers' Development Programme

Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on the Hawkers’ Development Programme by Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment

Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis: To ask the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment since the launch of the Hawkers’ Development Programme, what is the number of applicants who have (i) successfully enrolled in the programme (ii) completed the training programme (iii) completed the apprenticeship (iv) started business operations and (v) continue to be in operation.

Answer:

1 The Hawkers’ Development Programme (HDP) was launched by the National Environment Agency (NEA) in 2020. It combines training, apprenticeship, and mentorship to equip aspiring hawkers with the relevant skills to run a hawker business. As of 30 Apr 2024, 566 aspiring hawkers have enrolled for the HDP and completed the classroom training. Among them, 120 have moved on to complete their apprenticeship. Out of the 29 who proceeded to start their business within a hawker centre, 16 of them remain in operation.