A STUDY OF SOCIO ECONOMIC IMPACT OF SELECTED WELFARE SCHEMES IMPLEMENTED BY PUNE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

The concept of the commune originated in Roman times, and its development into a legal entity is largely attributable to Roman practices. Many scholars have defined the term "corporation." According to the Encyclopaedia Americana, a municipal corporation is a legal entity that embodies the sovereign power to create a community in a designated area and continues to pursue succession and objectives while enhancing and managing regional affairs under the superior community. The current study involved socio-economic impact of selected welfare schemes implemented by the Pune Municipal Corporation. It is concerning the execution of social development and welfare programs by the Pune Municipal Corporation and the organization and management of these initiatives. The researcher examined the close relation between social welfare schemes and socio-economic impact on the beneficiaries of the schemes. It assesses examples from various regions with different levels of urbanization, economic strength, and cultural diversity that have made significant progress in their urbanization contexts. The study reviews how these diverse cases have navigated their urban growth, particularly at both regional and local levels. The study highlights the importance of welfare schemes and cooperation among decision-makers, urban development professionals, and citizens to successfully manage urban growth. Additionally, the study recommends several elements that should be incorporated into strategic and spatial development plans, many of which relate to urban growth and management of social welfare schemes.