Chapter 12 Solutions — Grassroots Democracy Part 3: Local Government in Urban Areas

Questions, Activities and Projects

1. 1.
   On your way to school, you and your friends notice that a water pipe is leaking. A lot of water is being wasted on account of the leak. What would you and your friends do in such a situation?
2. 2.
   Invite a member of an urban local body near you to your class. Discuss with them their role and responsibilities. Prepare a set of questions to ask them so that the meeting is fruitful.
3. 3.
   Discuss with adult members of your family and neighbourhood, and make a list of their expectations from the urban local bodies.
4. 4.
   Make a list of characteristics of a good urban local body.
5. 5.
   What are the similarities and differences between the Panchayati Raj system in rural areas and the urban local bodies?