Urbanisation in India has been so fast that during the last four decades the urban population has quadrupled. The burgeoning urban population brings with it several new challenges which the Urban Local Governments (ULGs) have to face. There is, therefore, the need to revamp the structure of ULGs and redefine their functions, duties and powers in the changed urban scenario. The inclusion of several activities relating to poverty eradication and welfare in the ...
