What is the Twelfth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
The Twelfth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, added by the 74th Amendment Act, lists the powers, responsibilities, and functions of the Municipalities, which are local self-government institutions in urban areas. It contains 18 subjects, including urban planning, regulation of land-use, roads and bridges, water supply, public health, sanitation, fire services, urban forestry, slum improvement, urban poverty alleviation, provision of urban amenities, promotion of cultural and educational aspects, and regulation of slaughter houses and tanneries.