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Change and Development in Rural Society — Sociology STD 12 Humanities — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 HumanitiesSociologyChange and Development in Rural Society4 Marks
Question
Write about the "Panchayats" seen in urban areas.
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Answer

The panchayats seen in the urban areas:
  1. Nagar panchayats: These are the local bodies of small towns. They plan and DO implement programs for economic development and social justice in these towns.
  2. Municipal Nigams: These are found in mid-sized towns. Their role is to ensure sanitary and basic facilities in these towns.
  3. Municipal Corporations: These are found in large urban areas and cities.
The functions of urban panchayats are:
  1. Economic development
  2. Social Justice
  3. Planning & implementation
  4. Sanitary provisions
  5. Amenities like road lighting, repair of roads, garbage and sewer disposal.

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