India recommends raising fees for water, sanitation to boost city revenues, improve services.

The Reserve Bank of India's report suggests that municipal corporations should increase user fees for services like water and sanitation to enhance non-tax revenues and improve public services. This recommendation aims to strengthen local finances and urban infrastructure through better revenue management and transparent governance practices. Non-tax revenues, which currently account for 66.5% of municipal income, are seen as key to this improvement.

November 17, 2024
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