Role of nagarpalikas in education health education
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In India, a municipal council, municipality, Nagar Palika, Nagar Palika Parishad is an urban local bodythat administers a city of population 100,000 or more. However, there are exceptions to that, as previously Nagar Palikas were constituted in urban centers with populations over 20,000, so all the urban bodies which were previously classified as Nagar Palikas even if their population was under 100,000. Under the Panchayati Raj system. It interacts directly with the state government, though it is administratively part of the district it is located in. Generally, smaller district cities and bigger towns have a Nagar Palika.
Nagar Palikas are also a form of local self-government entrusted with some duties and responsibilities, as enshrined in the Constitutional (74th Amendment) Act, 1992. Under Article 243Q, it became obligatory for every state to constitute such units.
The 74th amendment made the provisions relating to urban local governments (Nagarpalikas)
The Nagar Palika is responsible for
Water supply
Hospitals
Roads
Street lighting
Drainage
Fire brigade
Market places
Records of births and deaths
Solid waste management
Maintaining gardens, parks and playgrounds
Providing education to unprivileged children