local bodies
Coverage of local bodies in the Nexus archive.
- Local bodies identified as human-wildlife conflict zones in Kerala under risk assessment
A preliminary assessment in Kerala has classified nine local bodies as very high conflict-prone areas, 21 as high, and 243 as medium due to wildlife incursions and attacks. The evaluation mapped panchayats and municipalities based on risks associated with human-wildlife conflicts.
- Local bodies in Kerala hit by funds crunch
Local bodies in Kerala are experiencing a financial crisis due to a sharp decline in Plan fund allocations in the Revised Budget presented by the United Democratic Front government.
- Secretary suggests local bodies mobilise resources, not to depend on the government for financial assistance
The Secretary advised local bodies to mobilize their own resources instead of relying on government financial assistance. The suggestion emphasizes self-reliance over dependency on central government funding.
- Kerala Assembly: Opposition LDF walks out over Budget cuts in allocations to local bodies
The Kerala Assembly opposition LDF walked out over budget cuts to local bodies. CPI legislator G.R. Anil sought an adjournment debate, citing a serious crisis in local bodies.
- New Union government scheme pushes local bodies to move towards market-based financing of urban development
The Union government has launched a new scheme requiring local bodies to secure at least 50% of urban development project costs through market-based financing such as bonds, bank loans, and public-private partnerships, with the government providing a 25% grant.