Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/union-budget-2021-15th-finance-commissions-final-report-7169195/ In the intro, mention the issue of financial constraints faced by the cities in India. In the body, mention the five reform agendas-fiscal decentralisation, revenue optimisation, fiscal responsibility and budget management, increasing institutional capabilities, transparency and citizen participation. Conclude by mentioning the need for strengthening the political economy around the fund devolution … Continue reading To deal with the issue of financial disempowerment of our municipalities, we need reforms through municipal legislation by our states. Suggest the agenda which would reflect progressive and enabling financial governance of our cities. 10 marks