The municipal corporations (MC) in the country need to explore different innovative bond and land based financing mechanisms to augment their resources, said a Reserve Bank of India’s study.
In a first ever comprehensive analysis of Municipal finances, it said MCs need to adopt sound and transparent accounting practices with proper monitoring and documentation of various receipt and expenditure items. The study on the theme -- ‘Alternative Sources of Financing for Municipal Corporations’ covered 201 municipal corporations (MCs) across all States.
The rapid growth of urbanisation in India has not been accompanied by a corresponding increase in urban infrastructure, which