Municipal Corporations

Decentralised urban governance a far cry in most Indian cities, shows NGO Praja Foundation's urban governance index

Odisha ranks first in Praja Foundation's Urban Governance Index with a score of 56.86, followed by Maharashtra (55.15) and Chhattisgarh (49.68)

Coronavirus Outbreak: Kerala's decentralised urban governance structure holds lessons for tackling pandemic

In 1994, Kerala implemented the 74th Constitution Amendment and gave an impetus to decentralisation of governance.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Centre allows neighbourhood and standalone shops to reopen; curbs in hotspots, containment zones remain

However, the order signed by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, made it clear that shops in market places, multi-brand and single brand malls located in municipality areas shall continue to remain closed till 3 May.

Govt approves 2,636 new charging stations in 62 cities under FAME India scheme for e-vehicle push: Prakash Javadekar

The Department of Heavy Industry had invited the expressions of interest from entities for availing incentives under the FAME India Scheme Phase II for deploying charging stations within cities.

'You're unable to clear garbage from schools, what education will you impart': Delhi HC raps AAP govt, municipal corporations

What kind of education will you impart, if you are unable to remove garbage from your schools — the Delhi High Court asked the AAP government and the MCDs.

Dengue, malaria deaths rise in Delhi despite growing health expenditure and claims of health revolution

Despite rising expenditure in the health sector, both communicable and non-communicable diseases continue to claim lives in rather big numbers, shows white paper on Delhi’s health sector released by Praja Foundation on Thursday.

79 chikungunya, 24 dengue cases in Delhi in 2017, AAP blames BJP for misrule

At least 79 cases of chikungunya and 24 cases of dengue have been reported in Delhi just three months since 1 January, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation has said.

BJP sweeps Maharashtra municipal and ZP polls: Fadnavis accepted as the face of the state

A major factor for the statewide acceptance of the BJP is the charismatic and clean image of Chief Minister Devendra Fadanavis.

Swachh Bharat cess deployment: Budget needs to address connect between citizens and municipalities

Approximately Rs 6,900 crore have already been collected under the Swachh Bharat cess, and hence the deployment of the fund collected is crucial

Maharashtra civic polls: Election dates to be announced soon, but no word on BJP-Sena alliance

After the announcement of the election schedule for five states — Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Goa, Uttarakhand and Manipur — the election code of conduct for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will be announced in the next 48 hours.