Chappan Dukan

Street food market in Indore, India

Chappan Dukan

A Sweet Shop in Chappan Dukan

Location| Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Opening date| 1974
Goods sold| Street food and Cuisine

Chappan Dukan, (also written as 56 Dukan), is a food and shopping street located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is known for its active street food scene and variety of shops, establishing itself as a notable landmark for residents and visitors alike.[1][2]

Chappan Dukan accommodates 56 food shops within a distance of approximately 200 meters, situated in the upscale Palasia area of Indore.[3]

## History

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Until 1974, the area was referred to as the Udasin Ashram Market. It was a sparsely wooded region lacking specialized facilities. The local administration of Indore recognized the need for improvement. Consequently, a market was established for the vendors, consisting of 56 shops. This market was officially recorded in government records under the name Udasin Ashram Market. Vendors engaged in mobile businesses were allotted these shops at a cost of 2500 rupees each. The dimensions of these shops were a mere six by eight, allowing space for a handcart. During that period, the market primarily catered to the retail sale of items like vegetables. However, with time, new individuals acquired these shops and introduced a variety of offerings.[2]

Between the 1980s and 1990s, the Chappan Dukan area became synonymous with Indore and earned the moniker "56 Dukan". In 2000, a major transformation took place which made widespread recognition across Madhya Pradesh and the nation. The market's popularity attracted celebrities, officials, and leaders, who frequently included it in their Indore visits, sometimes accompanied by their families.[2][4]

In 2020, Chappan Dukan was redeveloped into a smart food street by Indore Smart City Development Limited (ISCDL), with the project costing approximately ₹4 crore (40 million rupees).[5] The area has been designated a 'No Vehicle' zone.[6]

Chappan Dukan has its own radio station, which was launched in 2022, catering to both shopkeepers and visitors. This marks the first instance of its kind in Madhya Pradesh, where 56 shops have their individual radio stations—a concept previously seen in malls of Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.[7][8][9]

The Times of India reported in 2019 that the food shops at Chappan Dukan have reportedly contributed approximately 40% (estimated based on shopkeepers' statements) to the city's annual food market turnover of ₹5,000 crore.[3]

## Recognition

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In September 2021, Chappan Dukan received an award from Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for being a 'Clean Street Food' hub in Indore.[10][11] It a FSSAI certified street food hub.[3] In April 2022, Indore Smart City Development was awarded the First Prize for Chappan Dukan in the Built Environment category in the Smart Cities Conference held in Gujarat .[12]

## References

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1. ^ "Indore's beloved Chhappan Dukan to go online soon". The Times of India. 17 July 2019.
2. ^ a b c "इंदौर की 56 दुकान को मप्र गौरव सम्मान:उदासीन आश्रम मार्केट से बना खाने-पीने के शौकीनों का ठिया; जानिए पूरी कहानी". Dainik Bhaskar. 7 November 2022.
3. ^ a b c "Chappan bags the 'clean street food hub' title". The Times of India. 1 February 2019.
4. ^ "Team India coach Rahul Dravid savours local food at Indore's Chappan Dukan". The Free Press Journal. 26 February 2023.
5. ^ Kumar, Ashok (3 January 2020). "Indore's 'Chhappan Dukaan' to be developed as smart food street". The Times of India.
6. ^ "No-vehicle zone at Chappan every Sunday". The Times of India. 6 April 2015.
7. ^ Deshpande, Sameer (28 November 2022). "15 दिनों में शुरू होगा इंदौर के छप्पन दुकान का अपना रेडियो स्टेशन". Naidunia.
8. ^ "Local live radio to entertain visitors at 56-Dukan". The Times of India. 8 September 2022.
9. ^ "Indore: '56 दुकान' का अपना रेडियो स्टेशन शुरू, अब स्वाद के साथ मिलेगी मनोरंजन की भरपूर डोज़". ABP News. 5 March 2023.
10. ^ "Indore eat-streets get FSSAI 'cleanest' tag". The Times of India. 2 September 2021.
11. ^ Ahuja, Aditi (24 March 2023). "What To Eat At Indore's Chappan Market Aka 56 Dukan - A Complete Guide". NDTV.
12. ^ "Indore Smart City Development Ltd bags 6 awards". The Free Press Journal. 18 April 2022.

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