<span style="color: #222222;">Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik has announced several new initiatives to further empower the urban local bodies and fulfil the demands of elected representatives.<br />''<br />''Addressing the elected Presidents/Vice Presidents of Urban Local Bodies at the Raj Bhavan in Srinagar yesterday, the Governor announced delegation of financial powers to each Municipal Council/Committee to the tune of 25 lakh rupees, an additional grant of 50 lakh rupees to each Municipal Council/Committee and hundred per cent coverage of street lighting in all municipalities through EESL on the pattern of Jammu/Srinagar Municipal Corporations.<br />''<br />''The Governor also announced life and health insurance coverage to all Safai Karmcharies, provision of one vehicle for each municipal body, extension of benefits under the 7th Pay Commission to Urban Local Bodies employees.<br />''<br />''Interacting with the heads of urban local bodies, the Governor said the Municipal Bodies have an important role to play in the development of Jammu and Kashmir. He said they are the key ground level functionaries who can fulfil the aspirations of the people. </span><br />