Secretary suggests local bodies mobilise resources, not to depend on the government for financial assistance
Government Secretary B.B. Kaveri has directed local bodies in Shivamogga to become financially self-reliant by improving tax collection and revenue generation. She also emphasized the importance of water quality testing and efficient waste management.
Why it matters
Encouraging financial independence in local governance is a key strategy for sustainable urban development and service delivery.
B.B. Kaveri, Secretary to the Government of Karnataka (Urban Development) and Secretary in-charge of Shivamogga district, has directed officers of local bodies to mobilise their own resources and strengthen their financial position so that they need not depend on the government or any other financial agency to conduct their operations.
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