PCMC Tables ₹9,675 Crore Budget Featuring Citizens' Participation & Climate Budgeting

Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) commissioner Shekhar Singh on Friday presented before the standing committee the municipal budget for the financial year 2025-26, incorporating two innovative features—citizens' participation and climate budgeting.

- Vicky Pathare

PUNE:

For the financial year (FY) 2024-2025, the PCMC had tabled a budget of ₹8,676 crore, whereas the budget for FY 2025-26 outlines an estimated expenditure of ₹6,251.39 crore, while the total outlay, including state and centrally sponsored schemes, stands at ₹9,675.27 crore.

For the ongoing fiscal year 2024-25, the projected revenue, including the opening balance, is ₹5,841 crore. For the fiscal year 2025-26, the expected revenue stands at ₹6,256.39 crore, with an estimated expenditure of ₹6,251.39 crore, leaving a closing balance of ₹5 crore by March 2026.

This year, for the first time, the PCMC took suggestions from the citizens. As many as 2,279 suggestions were received from the citizens; 786 of which have been incorporated in the budget. This participatory approach ensures that the budget aligns with the city's developmental needs, as per civic officials.