Praja

Praja Foundation, in collaboration with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), launched the Fiscal Empowerment of City Governments 2026 report.

The report examines key trends in municipal finance, including Own Sources of Revenue, Tax and Non-Tax Revenue, Grants, and Municipal Expenditure across 43 cities in 28 States and 2 Union Territories.

Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dGYCwu9S

National Institute of Urban Affairs

Milind Mhaske | Priyanka Sharma | Meghna Bandelwar Indurkar

Aviral Narayan | Asif Khan | Kunaljit Bhatta | Pratiksha Deolekar | Dipesh Jadhav | Adithya Kamesh | Soham Joshi

ATE Chandra Foundation | Rainmatter Foundation | H T Parekh Foundation | Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies | Madhu Mehta Foundation

Urban governance in India is shaped by a diverse set of laws and regulations that determine how cities are administered, planned, and managed. Frameworks such as Municipal Acts, Corporation Procedure Rules, State Town Planning Acts, Building Bye-laws, Solid Waste Management Rules, and Development Control Regulations influence everything from service delivery and infrastructure development to public health, land use, and local accountability. A strong understanding of these legal frameworks is essential for informed decision-making and effective urban governance.

Read the Newsletter from the link in bio.

Milind Mhaske | Priyanka Sharma | Meghna Bandelwar Indurkar

Data is important for keeping systems accountable.

Civic systems grow stronger when citizen complaint trends are tracked and response times are measured.

For 15 years, through our Report on the Status of Civic Issues in Mumbai, we have consistently documented grievance redressal data to enable responsive and accountable local governance.

Did you know? Complaints in Mumbai rose by 70% since 2015, from 67,773 to 1,15,396 in 2024, indicating greater civic engagement.

Read our Status of Civic Issues in Mumbai reports from the Link in bio.

Milind Mhaske | Priyanka Sharma | Meghna Bandelwar Indurkar

And that's a wrap on the Assam Urban Governance Consultation 2026!

Over two days, elected representatives and officials from Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar, and Nagaland came together to deliberate, learn, and reimagine what stronger urban governance can look like.

The consultation was enriched through on-ground experiences as well.

On Day 1, we took the participants to the Brahmaputra Riverfront Development Project.

Day 2 saw participants visit the Guwahati Municipal Corporation where they received firsthand insights into GMC's GIS mapping initiative, the Poura Sakhi programme that has significantly improved property tax collection, and an insightful orientation on the Mayor-in-Council system from Sasanka Deka, two-time ward councillor and Chairperson of the MIC Finance Committee.

As we conclude, we feel a deep sense of purpose. This consultation has helped lay the groundwork for stronger, more meaningful urban reforms across Assam and the rest of Northeast India as well.

Milind Mhaske | Priyanka Sharma | Meghna Bandelwar Indurkar | Kunaljit Bhatta | Pooja Verma