Balbharati solutions for हिस्ट्री एण्ड सिविक्स इंटेगरटेड [अंग्रेजी] कक्षा ६ महाराष्ट्र राज्य बोर्ड chapter 4 - Urban Local Government Bodies [Latest edition]

What are the mom problems that cities face?

Reshma had spent a wonderful Diwali vacation with her relatives in a city. However, she began to think about some of her experiences. Think along with Reshma about these incidents and write your thoughts in two paragraphs.

• The siren of the ambulance sounded loud and clear but there was no free way on the road.
• As a result of the decision to cut the water supply, there was a great crowd at the water supply tankers.
• Efforts were being made to provide facilities to senior citizens and small children in the parks.

All local government bodies have to carry out some essential functions. What, according to you, are the essential functions of a Nagar Panchayat?

For every Municipal Council, there is a Chief Officer. He implements the decisions taken by the Municipal Council. There are several officers who assist him.

Would you like to become such an officer? If you become a Health Officer, what functions would you perform?

What would you do? When you hand over your household waste to the waste pickers ...

What would you do? The road is waterlogged as the water pipe has broken.

What would you do? You notice that unclean, impure water is being used for pani puris.

What would you do? Many people are throwing plastic bags from the bridge into the river.

What would you do? The Municipal Council's programme to clean the slum areas has been published in the newspaper, but you think that one of the planned actions is improper.

Appeal from the Municipal Council Calling all citizens - to take the following measures to stop breeding of mosquitoes and curb the spread of dengue:

• Do not stack old tyres, coconut shells, empty cans or boxes on your terrace or around your house. 
• In case of persistent fever go to a doctor without delay. 
• Keep your surroundings clean.

In response to the above, what would you do in your house and in the surroundings?

In how many cities of Maharashtra State is the administration carried out through Corporations? 

In which year was the Municipal Corporation of your city established?

Form an Education Committee for your class. The Committee should have an equal number of boys and girls as representatives. They should discuss the following issues and prepare a report.

1. Facilities in the classroom 
2. A proposal for setting up a small library for the class 
3. Organising a sports competition

What did you feel on reading this? 

The Metro will soon run in your city. 

What did you feel on reading this?

Permission has been given for the construction of a 24-storey building.

What did you feel on reading this?

Gardens and Leisure Centres will be established in every ward.

What did you feel on reading this?

Action will be taken against those who use purified water to water the gardens or to wash their cars.

What did you feel on reading this?

It has been made compulsory to dispose of wet garbage within one's locality.

What did you feel on reading this?

Old-age homes will be constructed for the benefit of senior citizens.

Why did the Corporation do it? 

The Corporation has refused permission for any construction work that would require the cutting down of trees. 

Why did the Corporation do it? 

It has implemented many programmes to control the spread of diseases like dengue, swine flu, corona, etc.

Why did the Corporation do it? 

Modernised the Fire Brigade.

Why did the Corporation do it? 

Inspected the weighing scales in the vegetable market.

Find out which hospitals are run by the Municipal Council or Corporation in your area. What facilities are offered to the patients there? What is a person required to do if she/he wants to take treatment there? 

The first city in Maharashtra to have a Municipal Corporation ______.

The body that looks after the administration of places that are in the process of becoming cities ______.

The Office bearer who supervises the work of the Municipal Council ______.

What problems do people face in cities? 

Name the various committees of the Municipal Corporation.

Make a chart giving information about the urban local government bodies according to the points given below.

Which are the essential functions of the Municipal Council?

Where does the Nagar Panchayat function?

Make different lists of places in your district according to whether they have a Nagar Panchayat, Municipal Council, or a Municipal Corporation. 

Make your own health awareness slogans to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases, and display them in your classroom.

Visit the Municipal Corporation nearest to you and find out which new schemes have been taken up. Discuss in class what you could do to contribute to them.