Subject(s): Urban governance in India -- Cities and towns -- 74th Constitutional amendment -- Praja foundation -- Typology of 18 functions -- Status of devolution of 18 functions -- Reflections of reforms needed -- City government , composition and functions -- Mayoral system -- Role of councillor -- Ward committees, multiple agencies, urban schemes: smart city mission,resources, reflections of reforms needed -- Municipal finance -- Budget and source of revenue, state finance commission status, challenges specific to municipal finance, reflection of reforms needed