Lokmat News Network
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar:
Guardian minister Sanjay Shirsat on Thursday approved the district planning committee’s (DPC) proposal to secure ₹1,500 crore from the state government for the next financial year 2026-27. An additional demand of ₹765 crore has been submitted to the government. The minister also approved the current year’s budget of ₹735 crore.
The DPC meeting was held on Thursday at the planning hall of the district collectorate. The meeting was attended online by minister of non-conventional energy Atul Save, MLC Sanjay Kenekar, MLAs Pradeep Jaiswal, Ramesh Bornare, Prashant Bamb, Anuradha Chavan, Sanjana Jadhav, Vilas Bhumre, district collector Deelip Swami, ZP CEO Ankit, commissioner of police Praveen Pawar, superintendent of police Dr. Vinaykumar Rathod, and district planning officer Bharat Wayal, along with guardian secretary Harshdeep Kamble.
Committee approves additional demand
For 2025-26, the district annual plan included ₹735 crore for general purposes, ₹104 crore for Scheduled Caste schemes, and ₹10.46 crore for non-tribal sub-schemes, totalling ₹849 crore. For 2026-27, the financial limit for the district annual plan was ₹526.83 crore. However, the departments have submitted a total demand of ₹2,031.97 crore, while the proposed plan is for ₹1,500 crore. The committee has approved an additional demand of ₹765 crore compared to 2025-26.
MLAs raise key issues
MLA Prashant Bamb pointed out that the report on efforts by the education department to improve the declining quality of school education was not objective. MLA Bornare requested additional funds for electricity lines in rural areas. MLA Bhumre demanded that the power distribution company submit a detailed report on electricity lines and their distribution by region. Minister Atul Save instructed that extra funds be set aside for solarisation of government buildings. MLA Anuradha Chavan raised questions regarding the implementation of health schemes.
Appeal to Chief Minister
The guardian minister Sanjay Shirsat said, “The new proposals include several major projects. A request of ₹100 crore has been made to provide facilities in the municipal limits and valley areas. To approve the ₹1,500 crore plan, an appeal has been made to the Chief Minister, who has already visited the city and is aware of the local issues. There was also a brief discussion on the Kumbh Mela. Encroachments in the city are expected to be removed soon.”
Why the committee requested ₹1,500 crore
Global Dental Excellence Centre at Government Dental College & Hospital – ₹150 crore
Skill & MSME Common Facility Hub, ITI Upgradation for Skilled Workforce – ₹50 crore
Multi-Level Parking at municipal headquarters and city municipal sites – ₹150 crore
District-level Women & Child Development Centres in municipal area – ₹70 crore
Public Toilets for women – ₹50 crore
EV Charging Stations at various vehicle depots – ₹50 crore
Land Records upgradation for ownership schemes – ₹50 crore
Conservation of forts, temples, and key protected monuments – ₹450 crore
Solar Rooftops on government buildings – ₹680 crore