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What is known as Improvement Trust?
Improvement Trust.
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Solution 1
The Improvement Trust looks after the specialised functions of the city. This is a government body.
Solution 2
Improvement Trusts are established in big cities to address housing shortages, slum development, and poor living conditions due to rapid urbanisation and migration. They prepare plans for new residential areas with modern facilities like roads, drainage, electricity, parks, and markets. Each Trust has a Chairman and members appointed by the state government, along with some local elected representatives. Their main goal is to improve housing and civic amenities in residential colonies.
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