India, July 22 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of State for the Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that India's next generation governance reforms must be driven by evidence-based decision making, professional capacity building and robust financial management at the grassroots. Stressing that municipal accounting is no longer merely a financial function but the foundation of transparent, technology-driven and citizen-centric urban governance, he said strong institutions, backed by research and professional expertise, are essential for creating efficient Urban Local Bodies capable of meeti...