Dear Readers, Urban Local Bodies must move decisively towards financial self-reliance

Dear Readers, Urban Local Bodies must move decisively towards financial self-reliance. The time has come to reduce dependence on government funding and build strong, independent revenue systems. We must focus on improving property tax collection, user charges, and other local revenue sources. Every municipality should identify areas where revenues can be strengthened and leakages reduced. Financia (Extractive summary — verify with official source.)