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Examine the challenges faced by urban local bodies in India despite increased fiscal transfers. Discuss reforms required to strengthen urban governance.

Topic: Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Q4. Examine the challenges faced by urban local bodies in India despite increased fiscal transfers. Discuss reforms required to strengthen urban governance. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Rapid urbanisation in India and the increased fiscal transfers recommended …

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“Urban local governments in India suffer from authority without autonomy and accountability without power”. Analyse its consequences for democratic decentralisation and also suggest comprehensive institutional reforms.

Topic: Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Q3. “Urban local governments in India suffer from authority without autonomy and accountability without power”. Analyse its consequences for democratic decentralisation and also suggest comprehensive institutional reforms. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: NIE Why the question Rapid urbanisation has exposed deep …

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Municipal Mess – From MCD to BMC, paralysis of urban local bodies undermines local governance and democracy

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein   Source: ToI  Context: For the third time in a month the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) failed to elect its mayor after AAP and BJP councillors again engaged in a row over the election process.   Background: This …

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