Vachana V.R.

Vachana V.R., Head of Municipal Law and Policy at Janaagraha, discusses the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 and its impact on urban governance in India. They delve into the challenges of functional devolution and fiscal empowerment faced by local governments over the last three decades. Vachana highlights issues like unstable mayoral tenures, financial dependence on external grants, and the necessity for robust training for officials. They also explore successful case studies and the importance of decentralization and citizen engagement to improve urban governance.