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2nd National Urban Conclave: 'We can't run cities from state capitals'
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Cities have a Twelfth Schedule, yet states still run them: the 74th Amendment gap GS2 asks about
NITI Aayog member calls for empowered city governments.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type
What you need to know
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Rajiv Gauba, Member of NITI Aayog, told the 2nd National Urban Conclave that empowered city governments are needed to unlock India's growth potential.
The 74th Constitutional Amendment added the Twelfth Schedule listing municipal functions.
ಮೂಲಗಳು: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
ಮುಖ್ಯ ಅಂಶಗಳು
Remember these
- 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 added Part IXA (Articles 243P-243ZG) on Municipalities
- Twelfth Schedule lists 18 functional items for municipalities, such as urban planning and water supply
- 73rd Amendment added Part IX and the Eleventh Schedule (29 items) for Panchayati Raj
- Rajiv Gauba, Member of NITI Aayog, spoke at the 2nd National Urban Conclave in New Delhi
- Article 243W empowers municipalities with powers and responsibilities for self-government
ಪ್ರಿಲಿಮ್ಸ್ · ಮೇನ್ಸ್
How the exam will ask it
ಪ್ರಿಲಿಮ್ಸ್
- The 74th Constitutional Amendment gave constitutional status to urban local bodies and added the Twelfth Schedule.
- The Twelfth Schedule lists 18 functions that State Legislatures may devolve to municipalities.
- The 73rd Amendment relates to Panchayats and the Eleventh Schedule, while the 74th relates to Municipalities.
ಮೇನ್ಸ್
GS2 (Local government): despite the 74th Amendment, states retain control over city functions, finances and officials, leaving urban local bodies weak. The Twelfth Schedule functions are devolved only at the state legislature's discretion, which limits real autonomy. The way forward is to devolve functions, functionaries and funds, strengthen municipal finances, and empower city governments for accountable urban governance.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
ಎರಡನೇ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ನಗರ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನವು ಸಬಲ ನಗರ ಸರ್ಕಾರಗಳಿಗೆ ಕರೆ ನೀಡಿತು. ಪೌರಸಭೆಗಳ 18 ಕಾರ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು ಪಟ್ಟಿ ಮಾಡುವ ಹನ್ನೆರಡನೇ ಪರಿಶಿಷ್ಟವನ್ನು ಯಾವ ತಿದ್ದುಪಡಿಯಿಂದ ಸಂವಿಧಾನಕ್ಕೆ ಸೇರಿಸಲಾಯಿತು?
- 73ನೇ ತಿದ್ದುಪಡಿ
- 74ನೇ ತಿದ್ದುಪಡಿ
- 42ನೇ ತಿದ್ದುಪಡಿ
- 44ನೇ ತಿದ್ದುಪಡಿ
ಉತ್ತರ ನೋಡಿ
ಉತ್ತರ: B — 74ನೇ ತಿದ್ದುಪಡಿಯು ಭಾಗ IXಎ ಮತ್ತು ಹನ್ನೆರಡನೇ ಪರಿಶಿಷ್ಟವನ್ನು ಸೇರಿಸಿತು.
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