Author: Sachdeva Pardeep

Place: New Delhi

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Pvt Ltd

Year: 2011

Pages: 307

ISBN: 978-81-317-6044-4

Source: Purchased

Subject: Urbanisation

Sub-Subject: Urban Governance

Keyword: Urbanization, Urban Development, Urban Planning, Local Government System, Urban Governance, Urban Local Bodies, Urban Challenges

Classification: 7009

Shelf: C1R4

Accession No: B1377

Contents: Preface, Meaning, Scope, and Significance of Urban Local Government, Urbanization: Indian Scenario, Evolution of Urban Local Government in India, National Commission on Urbanization, The Constitution (74th Amendment, Act, 1992, Municipal Council, Municipal Corporations, Urban Local Government Personnel Administration, Urban Local Government Finances, State Control over Urban Local Governments, Special Purpose Urban Authorities, Urban (Town) Planning, Ministry of Urban Development, Urban Poverty Alleviation, Urban Development Authorities, Roles of Political Parties in Urban Local Governments, Leadership in Urban Local Governments, People’s Participation in Urban Local Governments, Performance of Urban Governments, Index

Abstract: The local government system in India provides valuable insights into urban governance, tracing its evolution since independence. Urban local bodies play a crucial role in fostering grassroots democracy, ensuring the delivery of essential civic services, and managing urban development and planning. This book explores the significance of these institutions in the face of challenges such as rapid urbanization, population growth, and industrialization.