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Grassroots Democracy — Part 3: Local Government in Urban Areas

CBSE · Class 6 · Social Science

Complete topic list for Grassroots Democracy — Part 3: Local Government in Urban Areas in CBSE Class 6 Social Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Grassroots Democracy — Part 3: Local Government in Urban Areas

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1. Meaning of Urban Local Bodies

  • Urban local bodies are decentralised local government structures in urban areas.
  • They work in towns and cities and help people take decisions about local issues.
  • Urban local bodies have elected members who represent local citizens.
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2. Functions of Urban Local Bodies

  • Urban local bodies look after infrastructure in the city or town.
  • They maintain burial grounds.
  • They arrange garbage collection and disposal.
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3. Wards and Ward Committees

  • Cities and towns are divided into smaller units called wards.
  • Ward committees help with local activities such as health camps and campaigns against single-use plastics.
  • Ward committees monitor problems like water leaks, blocked drains, and damaged roads.
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4. Citizens and Their Duties

  • Urban local bodies work efficiently only when citizens also do their duties.
  • Citizens should follow waste segregation instructions.
  • Citizens should report water leaks quickly.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Urban local bodies are decentralised local governments that help manage cities and towns with the participation of citizens and elected representatives.

Urban Local BodiesFunctions of Urban Local BodiesWards and Ward CommitteesCity Population CategoriesMadras CorporationCitizen DutiesUrban and Rural ParticipationReal-Life Example of Civic Action

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