The LMC house, and its executive committee, meetings are slated for Feb 21 and Feb 22, respectively. While the House will consider the revised Budget for the current financial year 2025–26, the Executive Committee will take up the original Budget for 2026–27. The budget for 2026–27, pegged at Rs 2,278.34 crore, received in-principle consent at a meeting chaired by the municipal commissioner recently. Civic officials said the Budget was framed with a focus on essential urban services, particularly in view of the election year. Road infrastructure constitutes one of the largest expenditure heads. Besides the Rs 326.40 crore proposed for repair and construction of roads, an additional Rs 20 crore was earmarked under the CM Grid Scheme for select corridors. Moreover, Rs 300 crore was allocated for solid waste management, reflecting continued emphasis on sanitation and waste-handling systems. However, the allocation for drain cleaning was kept unchanged at Rs 15 crore. The Budget also factors in financial liabilities. A provision of Rs 370 crore was made towards past dues and committed payments. At the same time, allocations for payments to executing agencies were reduced from Rs 130 crore in the revised budget to Rs 100 crore. Urban maintenance and civic amenities form another segment of the spending plan. Park maintenance funding was increased from Rs 38.38 crore to Rs 42 crore, including Rs 6 crore earmarked for painting and beautification works. Street lighting was allotted Rs 16 crore, with an additional Rs 6 crore proposed for repair works and Rs 6.5 crore for procurement of lighting equipment and materials. Furthermore, allocations include Rs 7 crore for new civic construction projects and Rs 5 crore for repair of municipal buildings. Housing and residential infrastructure were also included, with Rs 25 crore proposed for flat construction. A sum of Rs 40 crore was earmarked to complete the multi-storey housing project at Ahana Enclave. The budget also proposes Rs 10 crore for municipal land surveys and construction of boundary walls to secure civic properties. Development works worth Rs 180 crore are planned through the Infrastructure Fund. In addition, the allocation for model vending zones was increased from Rs 10 crore to Rs 15 crore, aimed at expanding organised vending spaces in the city. The proposals are expected to be cleared following deliberations in the scheduled meetings of the House and the Executive Committee. Revised Budget to be approved on Sat The revised budget of Rs 2,266.24 crore for the financial year 2025–26 will also be placed before the House on Feb 21 for final approval. The move marks the final stage of the financial approval process. The revised estimates were already cleared by the Executive Committee after reviewing departmental spending, revenue receipts, and allocations for ongoing projects. The revision factors in changes made during the year, including fund re-appropriations, updated expenditure projections and additional provisions for priority areas. After the Budget is tabled, members of the House are expected to hold discussions and seek clarifications on allocations, utilisation of funds and outstanding liabilities. The document will then be put to a vote.
