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Effective plastic waste management hinges on strong municipal governance—global and Indian cities show both inspiring models and critical gaps.

Citizens in India’s cities are increasingly frustrated with their urban local bodies, and this problem calls for significant municipal governance re

The central and state governments must step up efforts at creating pathways for effective urban self-governance

A shortage of staff and funds and an outdated municipal governance system weigh the ULBs down, disabling them from properly executing their duties

Municipal governance has once again taken centre stage in Indian polity. There is a current re-shaping of narratives within the national government to make local governance effective. It is realised that deficit in the delivery of urban services results in chaos, which forms the basis for citizens doubting the functioning of the local government.