Urban Local Self-Government — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 6 · History & Civics
Summary of Urban Local Self-Government for ICSE Class 6 History & Civics. Part of the ICSE Class 6 History & Civics syllabus.
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Overview
In cities and towns, people live in large numbers and face many common problems like cleanliness, water supply, roads, and schools. To solve these problems, local self-governments are formed. These are called Urban Local Self-Governments. They help manage city affairs by electing representatives who
Key Concepts
A local government body that manages
A local government body that manages small towns with a population up to 3 lakh. It is made up of elected members called councillors and some nominate
A larger urban local body
A larger urban local body that governs big cities with a population of more than 10 lakh. It has more powers and resources than a municipality.
Urban local bodies perform both compulsory
Urban local bodies perform both compulsory and optional functions. Compulsory functions include public health, sanitation, water supply, and education
Local bodies earn money through various
Local bodies earn money through various taxes like house tax, water tax, profession tax, entertainment tax, and octroi duty. They also get grants from
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning and importance of urban local self-government
- Differentiate between Municipalities and Municipal Corporations
- Learn about the functions of urban local bodies
- Identify the sources of income for local bodies
- Recognize the role of citizens in maintaining urban cleanliness and development
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