Following the provisions of the 74^th Constitutional Amendment, 1992, which of the following terms is used for urban governance in areas transitioning from rural to urban?​

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Nagar Panchayats.

• Nagar Panchayats are used for urban governance in areas transitioning from rural to urban as per the provisions of the 74th Constitutional Amendment, 1992.

• The 74th Amendment of the Constitution empowered urban local bodies, including the creation of municipalities.

• Nagar Panchayats function in areas with increasing urbanization but that still retain some rural characteristics.

Information Booster:

• The 74th Constitutional Amendment, 1992 added Part IX-A to the Constitution, specifically addressing urban local governance.

  • Article 243-Q defines municipalities and includes Nagar Panchayats for areas in transition from rural to urban.

  • Article 243-P defines a municipality as a local government body for urban areas, and Nagar Panchayats are a form of municipality under this article.

• Nagar Panchayats were introduced as part of the municipalities under Article 243-Q for the transitioning urban areas.

• The 74th Amendment mandates that urban local bodies like municipalities be formed in cities, towns, and areas transitioning from rural to urban.

Additional Information:

• Block Development Councils:

  • BDCs operate under Part IX of the Constitution (which deals with rural governance) and are established at the block level to promote rural development.

  • Article 243 to Article 243-O of the Constitution deals with Panchayats (local governance at the village, intermediate, and district levels).

• Special Economic Zones (SEZs):

  • SEZs are not directly related to governance structures under the Constitution. They are areas designated by the government to encourage economic growth, with specialized laws to attract businesses. SEZs are regulated under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005.

• Zila Parishads:

  • Zila Parishads are rural governance bodies functioning at the district level under the Panchayati Raj system.

  • They are empowered by Article 243 to Article 243-O of the Constitution, which governs Panchayats (local self-governance) in rural areas.