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What is the 12th schedule of the Indian Constitution?

Answer: Provisions governing municipal powers, authority, and responsibilities can be found in Indian Constitution Schedule 12 (the 12th). Adding this section to the Constitution was made possible through the 74th Amendment of 1992. It includes 18 topics.

  1. Including town planning in urban planning.
  2. Land use and building construction are both subject to regulation.
  3. Economic and social growth planning.
  4. Roads and bridges.
  5. Domestic, commercial, and industrial water supply.
  6. Sanitation and waste management, as well as public health.
  7. Firefighting services are available.
  8. Urban forestry, environmental protection, and the promotion of ecological aspects are all part of urban forestry.
  9. Protecting the vulnerable, including those with disabilities and mental retardation.
  10. Slum revitalization and modernization.
  11. Reducing the amount of poverty in cities.
  12. Providing parks, gardens, playgrounds, and other urban amenities and facilities.
  13. Aesthetic, educational, and cultural aspects are emphasised.
  14. Cremations, burial grounds, and electric crematoriums are all included in this category.
  15. Preventing animal cruelty through the establishment of cattle pens.
  16. Birth and death records are included in vital statistics.
  17. Street lighting, parking lots, bus stops, and other public conveniences are all examples of public amenities.
  18. Slaughterhouses and tanneries must be regulated.