ROLE OF URBAN LOCAL BODIES

As India transforms into a developed country, rapid urbanisation has taken place, making cities the hub of employment and economic development. As a result, there has been an increase in demand for improved infrastructure, housing, transport, sanitation, and other services. Urban Local Bodies (ULB) have been the primary governing units for planning and development in cities. The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, gave constitutional status to urban local bodies. The act provided for the election of municipal bodies, giving them the responsibility of planning, development, and providing basic amenities to citizens. ULBs are now the nodal agencies for achieving Viksit Bharat 2047, where every citizen should be able to lead a developed and dignified life.