Budget at a glance

Installation of new decorative poles for city beautification – Rs 50 lakh

Construction of a Solar Park – Rs 25 crore

Purchase or lease of land for the Solar Park – Rs 25 crore

Establishment of EV charging stations – Rs 1 crore

Installation of new traffic signals – Rs 3 crore

Cleaning of water fountains across the city – Rs 90 lakh

Rainwater harvesting systems in municipal schools and buildings – Rs 50 lakh

Four Sports Science Centres within municipal limits – Rs 4 crore

Development of City Central Park – Rs 10 crore

Five wells for Ganapati immersion – Rs 2 crore

Construction of multi-level parking facility – Rs 1 crore

Development of encroachment-free roads on DP Road – Rs 20 crore

Enhancing the quality of life of transgender citizens – Rs 20 lakh

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Weekly Markets to be closed

While presenting the budget, the municipal Commissioner G Sreekanth on Wednesday announced that weekly markets at Chikalthana, Jafar Gate, and Shahanurmiyan Dargah will be closed. He explained that these markets caused traffic congestion, accidents, disputes, and significant uncleanliness. Henceforth, the concept of weekly markets will be discontinued. Vegetables will be sold in existing municipal vegetable markets, and new galas (shops) will be constructed at certain locations.

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Focus on Comprehensive City Development

The municipal corporation G Sreekanth said, “The administration has prepared the budget keeping in mind overall city development. Soon, there will be abundant water supply, and new large industries are coming to the city. The budget emphasises using cutting-edge technology to improve municipal operations. Initiatives will also include environmental projects, tourism, and hawker zones, while financial resources will be strengthened effectively.”

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Well-planned budget

The standing committee chairman Anil Makariye said,“The civic chief G Sreekanth presented a good budget on Wednesday, and I congratulated him in the meeting. After reviewing the budget, we will consider whether additional innovative schemes can be included in consultation with the standing committee members.”