Question

What is the important function of municipality in field it of education

Answer 1

The main functions of Municipality in India are:

The construction, diversion, maintenance and improvement of streets, bridges, squares, gardens, tanks, ghats, wells, channels, drains, latrines and urinals;

The watering and cleaning of streets;

Lighting;

Water-supply;

Conservancy including sewage disposal;

Acquiring, keeping and equipping of open spaces for public purposes;

Planting and preservation of trees;

Construction of dwelling houses;

Maintenance and improvement of education;

Construction and maintenance of hospitals, dispensaries, orphanages, maternity houses, dharmasalas, guest houses etc.;

Promotion of vaccination;

Prevention of the spread of dangerous diseases;

Construction and maintenance of municipal markets and slaughter houses;

Assistance to public libraries;

Giving of relief in time of famine, scarcity or any other natural calamity;

Urban Planning including town planning;

Disposal of the dead animals or bodies;

Establishment and maintenance of burial grounds;

Implementation of the planning in the municipal area as a part of the district plans;

Development etc;

Regulation of slaughter houses and tanneries;

Fire Services;

Urban forestry and protection of the environment;

Safeguarding the interest of the weaker section;

Slum improvement and up-gradation;

Promotion of urban amenities;

Registration of births and deaths;

Regulation of slaughter houses and tanneries;

Adult education and non-formal education;

Health and family planning;

Welfare of SC and ST;

Maintenance of municipal markets;

Maintenance of monuments and historical places;

Clearing Public Street and places; etc.