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Financial Devolution to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)

6 hours ago Governance, Government Budgeting, National Affairs, National Issues, policy issue, Socio Economic, Socio Economic Issues, Socio Economic Policy 0

Despite the efforts initiated by the 11th Finance Commission, financial devolution to urban areas remains inadequate. Municipalities suffer from poor fiscal health, and rapid urbanization without sufficient fiscal measures hinders development. Financial Devolution to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) India allocates only 0.5% of its GDP to ULBs, whereas countries like …

Solid Waste Management (SWM) Cess

2 weeks ago Environmental Issues, Governance, National Issues, Welfare, Welfare Scheme 0

Context: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahangara Palike’s (BBMP) proposal for a Solid Waste Management (SWM) Cess highlights the financial strain ULBs face in managing India’s burgeoning solid waste crisis. ULBs and SWM: The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 authorize ULBs to levy user fees or SWM cess to recover costs associated …