An economic development and municipal corporation: A case study of Raichur city

Abstract

The economic concepts relevant to urban development are collectively known as urban economics. These urban economic concepts are modified tools of analysis developed to help in identifying urban problems before they assume proportions and become untraceable and to devise solutions and evacuate their likely effects for consideration by government, politicians, experts and general public. The urban economic analysis also pays due attention to physical environment, social, political and legal considerations. In Karnataka, Hyderabad-Karnataka region is considered as backward region According to D.M.Nanjundappa committee report. The Raichur city comes under Hyderabad Karnataka region. So the researcher has felt the Raichur city is economically backward. Hence the researcher undertook the study on “Role of Local Self-Government in Urban Economic Development Raichur Municipal Corporation.”