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Review Papers | Commerce and Economic Studies | India | Volume 13 Issue 1, January 2024

Municipal Governance in India

Dr. Janak Singh Kushwah

Abstract: The role of urban local governments in India has become extremely challenging to ensure that demands of the urban population are addressed properly the Indian government has initiated various policy reforms to strengthen local governments This article describes the forms of urban local government in India in the context of recent municipal reforms Evolution of municipalities, their typology and constitution, legislation duties composition, management and finance practices are some aspects covered. It is concluded that municipalities in India are being empowered in various ways with the intention that they would emerge as viable units of governance at the local level.

Keywords: Municipal Governance, Urban Local Governments, India, Municipal Reforms, Local Administration

Edition: Volume 13 Issue 1, January 2024,

Pages: 1021 - 1022