Government refers to the system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state. It is responsible for making and enforcing laws, administering public policy, and managing state affairs. Governments typically possess the authority to regulate the lives of citizens, allocate resources, and provide public services. They can take various forms, including democracy, monarchy, authoritarianism, and totalitarianism, and operate at different levels such as local, regional, or national. The primary functions of government include maintaining order, providing national defense, facilitating economic stability, ensuring social welfare, and protecting individual freedoms and rights. The structure of a government often includes multiple branches, such as the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, designed to create a system of checks and balances.
The Urban Challenge Fund aims to invest Rs 1 lakh-crore to transform cities into growth hubs. The fund shares similarities with the Smart Cities Mission, which faced execution challenges. The…