ULBs must focus on resource mobilisation to improve civic amenities: H.C. Balakrishna

Municipal Administration Minister H.C. Balakrishna at a review meeting in Mysuru on Monday. | Photo Credit: M.A. Sriram Municipal Administration Minister H.C. Balakrishna on Monday directed urban local bodies (ULBs) to accord greater priority to resource mobilisation to ensure better provision of basic amenities, including drinking water, roads, underground drainage, and street lighting.Presiding over a review meeting on the functioning of ULBs in Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, and Kodagu districts at the Regional Commissioner’s office here, Mr. Balakrishna said that providing basic infrastructure in urban areas was the responsibility of the department.“Resources are essential for administration. Though the Union and State governments provide funds, ULBs should ensure the timely collection of tax