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'''Chappan Dukan''' (Chhappan Dukan/56 Dukan) is a [[food street|food]] and [[Shopping street|shopping Steet]] 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.<ref>{{cite news |title=Indore’s beloved Chhappan Dukan to go online soon |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/indores-beloved-chhappan-dukan-to-go-online-soon/articleshow/70253945.cms |publisher=[[The Times of India]] |date=July 17, 2019}}</ref><ref name="bhaskar.com"/>

== History ==
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.<ref name="bhaskar.com"/>

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.<ref name="bhaskar.com">{{cite news |title=इंदौर की 56 दुकान को मप्र गौरव सम्मान:उदासीन आश्रम मार्केट से बना खाने-पीने के शौकीनों का ठिया; जानिए पूरी कहानी |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/mp/indore/news/the-story-of-food-lovers-becoming-sweet-from-the-nostalgic-ashram-market-130532522.html |publisher=[[Dainik Bhaskar]] |date=November 7, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Team India coach Rahul Dravid savours local food at Indore's Chappan Dukan |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/watch-team-india-coach-rahul-dravid-savours-local-food-at-indores-chappan-dukan |publisher=[[The Free Press Journal]] |date=February 26, 2023}}</ref>

In 2020, Chappan Dukan was redeveloped into a smart food street by Indore Smart City Development Limited (ISCDL), with the project costing approximately Rs 4 crore.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kumar |first1=Ashok |title=Indore's 'Chhappan Dukaan' to be developed as smart food street |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/indores-chhappan-dukaan-to-be-developed-as-smart-food-street/articleshow/73089885.cms |publisher=[[The Times of India]] |date=January 3, 2020}}</ref> The area has been designated a 'No Vehicle' zone.<ref>{{cite news |title=No-vehicle zone at Chappan every Sunday |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/no-vehicle-zone-at-chappan-every-sunday/articleshow/46820048.cms |publisher=[[The Times of India]] |date=April 6, 2015}}</ref>

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]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Deshpande |first1=Sameer |title=15 दिनों में शुरू होगा इंदौर के छप्पन दुकान का अपना रेडियो स्टेशन |url=https://www.naidunia.com/madhya-pradesh/indore-indores-chhappan-dukan-will-start-its-own-radio-station-in-15-days-7953408 |publisher=Naidunia |date=November 28, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Local live radio to entertain visitors at 56-Dukan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/local-live-radio-to-entertain-visitors-at-56-dukan/articleshow/94063606.cms |publisher=[[The Times of India]] |date=September 8, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Indore: '56 दुकान' का अपना रेडियो स्टेशन शुरू, अब स्वाद के साथ मिलेगी मनोरंजन की भरपूर डोज़ |url=https://www.abplive.com/states/madhya-pradesh/indore-56-dukan-radio-station-starts-now-customers-will-get-entertainment-and-good-taste-at-one-place-ann-2350690 |publisher=[[ABP News]] |date=March 5, 2023}}</ref>

== Recognition ==
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.<ref>{{cite news |title=Indore eat-streets get FSSAI ‘cleanest’ tag |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/photos-indore-eat-streets-get-fssai-cleanest-tag/photostory/85859277.cms |publisher=[[The Times of India]] |date=September 2, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Ahuja |first1=Aditi |title=What To Eat At Indore's Chappan Market Aka 56 Dukan - A Complete Guide |url=https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/what-to-eat-at-indores-chappan-market-aka-56-dukan-a-complete-guide-3815123 |publisher=[[NDTV]] |date=March 24, 2023}}</ref> It a FSSAI certified street food hub.<ref>{{cite news |title=Chappan bags the 'clean street food hub' title |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/chappan-bags-the-clean-street-food-hub-title/articleshow/67773172.cms |publisher=[[The Times of India]] |date=February 1, 2019}}</ref> 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 .<ref>{{cite news |title=Indore Smart City Development Ltd bags 6 awards |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/indore-smart-city-development-ltd-bags-6-awards-will-be-honoured-by-hm-shah-in-surat |publisher=[[The Free Press Journal]] |date=April 18, 2022}}</ref>
==References==
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{{Neighbourhoods of Indore}}
{{Indore Metropolitan Region}}
[[Category:Shopping districts and streets in India]]
[[Category:Bazaars]]
[[Category:Bazaars in India]]
[[Category:Culture of Indore]]
[[Category:Roads in Indore]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Indore]]

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Ajay Kumar at 08:25, 10 August 2023