Minister for Information and Broadcasting, M. Venkaiah Naidu. PTI Photo Minister for Information and Broadcasting, M. Venkaiah Naidu. PTI PhotoUnion Minister M Venkaiah Naidu today pitched for more powers to Urban Local Bodies to help them tide over their poor financial condition. At present, 11 states have transferred all 18 stipulated functions to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) while only four have transferred all powers except fire services, Naidu, who holds the charge of Urban Development Ministry, said, adding other states have done in parts. “The need of the hour is to free urban local bodies from strangulation by the state governments.

Source: Indian Express March 03, 2017 03:11 UTC