Harshika Singh

Indore Municipal Corporation is the governing body of the city of Indore in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The municipal corporation consists of democratically elected members, is headed by a mayor and administers the city's infrastructure and public services. Members from the state's leading various political parties hold elected offices in the corporation. At present, the municipal area is divided into 19 zones and 85 wards of various sizes and population. As per the provision of Madhya Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1956, IMC has a chairman (Mayor), councillors elected by direct election from 69 wards, 2 members of Parliament, 5 members of State Legislative Assembly representing constituencies within municipal areas. In accordance with the 74th constitutional amendment, 25 seats out of 69 are reserved for women. IMC has 13 departments:- -Accounts Department -Education Department -Electrical and Mechanical Department -Fire Department -Food and Civil Supplies Department -Health Department -Housing & Environmental Department -Information Technology Department -Law and General Administration Department -Planning & Rehabilitation Department -Public Work Department -Revenue Department -Water Work and Drainage Department