The State Government has moved decisively to accelerate urban development and governance reforms by sanctioning 170 new specialist posts across its Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). This action is a direct response to the requirements of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India’s Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) 2025-26, Part X, which links financial incentives to key urban reforms.
The sanction, formalized under G.O.(Ms)No.227/2025/LSGD, targets the Governance Reforms (Part X A) component of the SASCI scheme, which carries an allocation of ₹250 crore in special assistance funds. By creating and filling these essential technical and financial positions on a five-year contract basis, the state aims to secure its full pro-rata share of the central funding for capital investment projects.
The Mandate: Building Municipal Cadres
SASCI Part X A specifically mandates the creation of technical posts to build professional municipal cadres, thereby improving urban governance, planning, and financial management.
- 14 ULBs with a population exceeding 1 lakh will each receive a full complement of the new posts.
- 79 smaller ULBs (population less than 1 lakh) have been strategically organized into 8 clusters for effective cadre creation. The Secretary of the ULB with maximum population in the respective Cluster as the Executive Officer of the Cluster.
Key Posts Sanctioned: A Focus on Urban Expertise
The Principal Director, LSGD’s proposal detailed the sanctioning of 170 specialized posts essential for modern municipal functioning. The breakdown is as follows:
Post Title | Allocation in ULBs > 1 Lakh (14 Nos.) | Allocation in ULB Clusters | Total Posts Sanctioned |
Environmental Engineer | 14 (1 each) | 16 (2 each) | 30 |
Mechanical Engineer | 14 (1 each) | 16 (2 each) | 30 |
Electrical Engineer | 14 (1 each) | 8 (1 each) | 22 |
Hydrologist | 14 (1 each) | 8 (1 each) | 22 |
Public Health Engineer | 14 (1 each) | 8 (1 each) | 22 |
Accountant (Special Cadre) | 14 (1 each) | 8 (1 each) | 22 |
Finance Officer (Special Cadre) | 14 (1 each) | 8 (1 each) | 22 |
Total | 98 | 72 | 170 |
The initiative underscores the state’s commitment to urban governance, ensuring that the necessary technical capacity is in place to effectively manage capital-intensive projects and comply with modern urban planning and financial reforms.
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