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The upward revision of rates by the irrigation and electricity department is adversely impacting the ULBs in Maharashtra
In April, the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2022, merged the North, South, and East Delhi municipal corporations into a single urban local body (ULB) called the Delhi Municipal Corporation. The unification is expected to lead to better service delivery, greater financial strength, economies of scale, and eliminate administrative duplication. However, the Act does not outline the functional and financial domains of ULBs and aspects
The Delhi government is facing numerous challenges in managing water demand and supply in the capital, primary of which are water shortages and declining groundwater levels. One of the strategies that are being employed to address these issues is the promotion of rainwater harvesting (RWH). This report provides an account of the growth and development of Delhi’s RWH sector. The analysis shows that while the programme has met with some success,
The Delhi government is facing numerous challenges in managing water demand and supply in the capital, primary of which are water shortages and declining groundwater levels. One of the strategies that are being employed to address these issues is the promotion of rainwater harvesting (RWH). This report provides an account of the growth and development of Delhi’s RWH sector. The analysis shows that while the programme has met with some success,
Since climate change will impact cities worldwide, ULBs will play a crucial role in addressing the climate-related challenges
Complications are arising over the need to establish special planning authorities (SPAs) within the physical boundaries of urban local bodies (ULBs).
Despite many structural shortfalls, the 73rd and the 74th Amendments were able to create critical democratic space for these underrepresented groups s
If India intends to meet its climate pledges, well-planned nature-based interventions need to be employed by the ULBs for a sustainable future.
Amidst urban growth, equipping cities with the most optimal, cost-efficient, and effective mass rapid transport systems is imperative
India can emulate other global models by including all the stakeholders in the decision-making process to develop resilient urban cities.
Confusion over municipal property tax collection in Mumbai is a lesson for ULBs across India
ULBs can effectively contribute to and accelerate India’s cleantech system only if a proper financial framework is put in place
The state seems to have failed to undertake adequate measures to deal with the rising issue of homelessness
The question of municipal leadership is of great significance in urban governance in India. There are various models of the position of chief executive of an urban local body (ULB), predominantly tilting towards the ‘strong mayor’ model either through ‘presidentialisation’ of the office or through a ‘mayor-in-council’[1] system. In India, it is the ‘state appointed municipal commissioner’ model that holds sway, sitting over a popu
There are concerns about how well the newly merged cantonments will be governed under the ULBs
India’s decision to abolish cantonments after carving out the military areas, announced in April 2023, has been met with scepticism and support. Cantonments, primarily created during the British rule to station and house the military, evolved to include civilians as residents and staff to provide support and logistic services. Over time, cantonment boards, with some civilian members, were created to manage the civil areas, but the rights of civ
If the ULBS are to execute the mandates issued by the government, adequate funds need to be allocated.
A shortage of staff and funds and an outdated municipal governance system weigh the ULBs down, disabling them from properly executing their duties
The inability of the urban centers to provide a high quality of life has caused a rise in gated communities in India
Both manifestos have made laudable assertions regarding city problems, however, the issues of the financial domain of ULBS and certain pending urban r
Until the early 1990s, India’s urban local bodies (ULBs) were under the complete control of the states, having little functional, financial and administrative autonomy. The 74th Amendment Act of 1992 sought to make ULBs self-governing institutions. Many salutary provisions were made in the Act and there have been certain positive outcomes since it came into effect in April 1993. However, many key issues have remained unresolved and at present,
To ensure citizen participation and awareness, it is instrumental that ULBS are slowly transformed into transparent and accountable bodies
Contract clauses of penalties and liquidated damages are bound to be pressed, leading to arbitration and legal battles.
पाटबंधारे आणि वीज विभागाकडून दरांच्या वाढीव सुधारणांचा महाराष्ट्रातील ULB वर विपरीत परिणाम होत आहे.
बेघरांच्या वाढत्या समस्येला तोंड देण्यासाठी राज्य पुरेशा उपाययोजना करण्यात अपयशी ठरल्याचे दिसते.
निर्णय प्रक्रियेतील सर्व भागधारकांचा समावेश करून शहरे विकसित करण्यासाठी भारत इतर जागतिक मॉडेल्सचे अनुकरण करू शकतो.
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शहरी स्थानिक संस्थांमध्ये नव्याने विलीन झालेल्या लष्करी छावण्यांचा कारभार किती चांगल्या प्रकारे होईल, याविषयी चिंता आहे.
हवामान बदलामुळे जगभरातील शहरांवर परिणाम होणार असल्याने, ULBs हवामानाशी संबंधित आव्हानांना तोंड देण्यासाठी महत्त्वपूर्ण भूमिका बजावतील.
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