Social Justice & Welfare·Amendments
Urban Poverty and Slum Development — Amendments
Updated 19 Oct 2026
| Amendment | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74th | 1992 | Inserted the municipal framework in Part IXA and the Twelfth Schedule, which expressly lists slum improvement and upgradation and urban poverty alleviation. | Provides the constitutional basis for State-law empowerment of municipalities in these urban functions. Actual capacity depends on assigned authority, finance, staff and coordination with housing, land and service agencies. |