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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following has launched the urban management programme for capacity building of states and urban local bodies
A
Ministry of Urban Development
B
Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation
C
NITI Aayog
D
Ministry of Rural Development
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Capacity building is a process that involves value added instruction, the training of trainers, activities with multiplier effects, and networking. It involves both institutional capacity-building, as well as human capacity-building.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are several types of Urban Local bodies in India such as Municipal Corporation, Municipality, Notified Area Committee, Town Area Committee, Special Purpose Agency, Township, Port Trust, Cantonment Board etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Capacity Building (CB) Scheme I was approved in 2008 for taking National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) forward across the country. The scheme aimed/focussed on providing technical and professional support to State /UTs level policy and decision making bodies and to develop specialized skills for e-Governance.

Detailed explanation-4: -Strengthening urban local governments through capacity building and better financial management is identified as a key strategy for urban development in the 11th Plan.

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