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A state and size class wise analysis of the level of urban basic amenities
reveals that disparities are extremely high in the nineties. The government
and para-statal institutions have not exhibited sensitivity in favour of b
ackward states, small and medium towns and the poor, Presently, privatisati
on, partnership arrangements and promotion of community-based projects have
emerged its the only options for undertaking investments In basic amenitie
s due to resource crunch in the government. This changed perspective and a
consequent decline in public investment, however, are likely to accentuate
the disparity in the levels of amenities across the size class of urban set
tlements.