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<p><strong>BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: BMC allocates Rs 1,000 crore for funds-starved BEST in budget</strong></p>
<p>The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday allocated Rs 1,000 crore for the funds-starved Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) in its budget for the 2025-2026 financial year, pointing out that it has provided Rs 11,304.59 crore to the undertaking since 2012-13. The BEST runs nearly 3,000 buses in Mumbai, catering to lakhs of commuters daily. According to the BMC, these financial provisions are part of ongoing efforts to modernise Mumbai&rsquo;s transport infrastructure and improve the city&rsquo;s public transportation system.&nbsp;This grant will be utilised for infrastructure development, the purchase of new capital equipment, repayment of loans, and the procurement of buses on a wet lease basis. It will also cover pay revisions, day-to-day expenses, the ITMS (Intelligent Traffic Management System) project, Diwali bonuses for employees, and dues for pensioners and gratuity.</p>
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BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: BMC allocates Rs 1,000 crore for funds-starved BEST in budget
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday allocated Rs 1,000 crore for the funds-starved Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) in its budget for the 2025-2026 financial year, pointing out that it has provided Rs 11,304.59 crore to the undertaking since 2012-13. The BEST runs nearly 3,000 buses in Mumbai, catering to lakhs of commuters daily. According to the BMC, these financial provisions are part of ongoing efforts to modernise Mumbai&rsquo;s transport infrastructure and improve the city&rsquo;s public transportation system.&nbsp;This grant will be utilised for infrastructure development, the purchase of new capital equipment, repayment of loans, and the procurement of buses on a wet lease basis. It will also cover pay revisions, day-to-day expenses, the ITMS (Intelligent Traffic Management System) project, Diwali bonuses for employees, and dues for pensioners and gratuity.

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<p><strong>BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: BMC to expand gamified learning in schools</strong></p>
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<p class="liveblogtextlist">The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to expand its gamified learning initiative in schools, increasing the number of students benefiting from the scheme. Originally covering 19,401 tablets, the program will now reach 32,659 students in Classes 8 and 9.</p>
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BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: BMC to expand gamified learning in schools

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to expand its gamified learning initiative in schools, increasing the number of students benefiting from the scheme. Originally covering 19,401 tablets, the program will now reach 32,659 students in Classes 8 and 9.


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<p><strong>BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: Civic body proposes ambitious &lsquo;Mumbai Eye&rsquo; project</strong></p>
<p>The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) proposed the construction of Mumbai Eye as part of its Budget presented on Tuesday. The proposal aims to create a major tourist attraction similar to the renowned London Eye, despite multiple unsuccessful attempts by various agencies over the past 15 years to establish a similar structure in Mumbai. According to the BMC budget 2025, the Mumbai Eye would be built under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model at a yet-to-be-determined location. Modelled after the London Eye, which is also known as the Millennium Wheel, a 135-metre (443-foot) ferris wheel located on the banks of the River Thames &mdash; Mumbai Eye would feature air-conditioned, sealed passenger capsules, each capable of holding 25 people.&nbsp;</p>

BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: Civic body proposes ambitious &lsquo;Mumbai Eye&rsquo; project
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) proposed the construction of Mumbai Eye as part of its Budget presented on Tuesday. The proposal aims to create a major tourist attraction similar to the renowned London Eye, despite multiple unsuccessful attempts by various agencies over the past 15 years to establish a similar structure in Mumbai. According to the BMC budget 2025, the Mumbai Eye would be built under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model at a yet-to-be-determined location. Modelled after the London Eye, which is also known as the Millennium Wheel, a 135-metre (443-foot) ferris wheel located on the banks of the River Thames &mdash; Mumbai Eye would feature air-conditioned, sealed passenger capsules, each capable of holding 25 people.&nbsp;

<p>BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates:&nbsp;BMC Budget sets aside Rs 5,100 crore to boost walkability in Mumbai, recreational projects also on cards</p>
<p>The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has allocated Rs 5,100 crore for the 2025-26 fiscal year`s budget to improve walkability and boost recreational projects. The BMC`s proposed `Universal Footpath policy` aims to create pedestrian-friendly and accessible footpaths for people with disabilities. The plan is to be executed by the roads and traffic department. Additionally, the BMC plans to construct a `Tiger Monument` inside twin tunnels for the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road project, which will link Goregaon and Mulund in collaboration with the state forest and tourist departments.</p>
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BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates:&nbsp;BMC Budget sets aside Rs 5,100 crore to boost walkability in Mumbai, recreational projects also on cards
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has allocated Rs 5,100 crore for the 2025-26 fiscal year`s budget to improve walkability and boost recreational projects. The BMC`s proposed `Universal Footpath policy` aims to create pedestrian-friendly and accessible footpaths for people with disabilities. The plan is to be executed by the roads and traffic department. Additionally, the BMC plans to construct a `Tiger Monument` inside twin tunnels for the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road project, which will link Goregaon and Mulund in collaboration with the state forest and tourist departments.
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<p><strong>BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: Mumbai schools to get new desks, benches in Rs 12 crore upgrade</strong></p>
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<p class="liveblogtextlist">Classrooms in Mumbai are set for a major upgrade as the BMC has issued a Rs 12 crore tender to replace old furniture with new MDF desks and benches. A total of 24,170 desks and 39,178 benches will be installed, enhancing the learning environment for students.</p>
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BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: Mumbai schools to get new desks, benches in Rs 12 crore upgrade

Classrooms in Mumbai are set for a major upgrade as the BMC has issued a Rs 12 crore tender to replace old furniture with new MDF desks and benches. A total of 24,170 desks and 39,178 benches will be installed, enhancing the learning environment for students.


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<p><strong>BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: BMC to expand free healthcare network with 25 new aapla dawakhanas</strong></p>
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<p class="liveblogtextlist">The BMC has established 250 Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray &ndash; Aapla Dawakhana, including 33 polyclinics and diagnostic centres, offering free medical check-ups, medicines, and blood tests. Since their launch, around 90 lakh patients have benefited. The civic body now plans to open 25 more Aapla Dawakhana and three physiotherapy centres in the next financial year.</p>
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BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: BMC to expand free healthcare network with 25 new aapla dawakhanas

The BMC has established 250 Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray &ndash; Aapla Dawakhana, including 33 polyclinics and diagnostic centres, offering free medical check-ups, medicines, and blood tests. Since their launch, around 90 lakh patients have benefited. The civic body now plans to open 25 more Aapla Dawakhana and three physiotherapy centres in the next financial year.


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<p><strong>BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: BMC to auction Worli plot for private development</strong></p>
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<p class="liveblogtextlist">To generate revenue from its land, the BMC has decided to auction plots based on 100&#37 Annual Statement of Rates (ASR). As part of this policy, a BMC plot at the Asphalt Plant in Worli will be leased for development through private developers.</p>
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BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: BMC to auction Worli plot for private development

To generate revenue from its land, the BMC has decided to auction plots based on 100&#37 Annual Statement of Rates (ASR). As part of this policy, a BMC plot at the Asphalt Plant in Worli will be leased for development through private developers.


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<p><strong>BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: Provision for Mega project (Rs in Crores)</strong></p>
<p>Nariman Point to Worli Coastal Road - Rs 1516.31&nbsp;<br />Goregaon Mulund Link Road - Rs1958.73<br />Sewage Disposal Project - Rs 5545.00<br />Versova Dahisar Coastal Road - Rs 4000&nbsp;<br />Road Concretisation - Rs 3111.07&nbsp;<br />Water Convey tunnel - Rs 2270&nbsp;<br />Redevelopment of Sion Hospital - Rs 245&nbsp;<br />Redevelopment colonies of solid waste management workers- Rs 1300&nbsp;<br />Rivers rejuvenation Project - Rs 900 crores</p>

BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: Provision for Mega project (Rs in Crores)
Nariman Point to Worli Coastal Road - Rs 1516.31&nbsp;Goregaon Mulund Link Road - Rs1958.73Sewage Disposal Project - Rs 5545.00Versova Dahisar Coastal Road - Rs 4000&nbsp;Road Concretisation - Rs 3111.07&nbsp;Water Convey tunnel - Rs 2270&nbsp;Redevelopment of Sion Hospital - Rs 245&nbsp;Redevelopment colonies of solid waste management workers- Rs 1300&nbsp;Rivers rejuvenation Project - Rs 900 crores

<p><strong>BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: </strong>The BMC budget has proposed to raise Rs 6,364.48 crore by way of Internal Temporary Transfer (ITT) in the revised estimates 2023-24. However, considering the total expenditure for the year 2023-24, there was earlier no need to raise funds through ITT. But, considering the overall current financial position, it is necessary to raise sufficient funds for our projects till March 2025 and beyond. Therefore, it is proposed to raise funds of Rs 12,119.47 crore and Rs 16,699.78 crore in revised estimates 2024-25 and budge estimates of 2025-26 respectively through ITT.</p>

BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: The BMC budget has proposed to raise Rs 6,364.48 crore by way of Internal Temporary Transfer (ITT) in the revised estimates 2023-24. However, considering the total expenditure for the year 2023-24, there was earlier no need to raise funds through ITT. But, considering the overall current financial position, it is necessary to raise sufficient funds for our projects till March 2025 and beyond. Therefore, it is proposed to raise funds of Rs 12,119.47 crore and Rs 16,699.78 crore in revised estimates 2024-25 and budge estimates of 2025-26 respectively through ITT.

<p><strong>BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: BMC announces slum tax, solid waste levy as "new sources of income"&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>The BMC in its budget document has announced assessment of commercial units in slum area as its new source of income. The budget document states that there &nbsp;are around 2.50 lakh slums in Mumbai. A significant number of these slum areas (at least 20&#37 i.e. 50,000 slums) are being used for commercial purposes such as small and large industries, shops, godowns, hotels, etc. As BMC provides infrastructure facilities to these establishments, it is necessary to recover property tax by assessing these commercial units. Also, this revenue will help to provide better services and infrastructure to slum dwellers.&nbsp;</p>

BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: BMC announces slum tax, solid waste levy as "new sources of income"&nbsp;
The BMC in its budget document has announced assessment of commercial units in slum area as its new source of income. The budget document states that there &nbsp;are around 2.50 lakh slums in Mumbai. A significant number of these slum areas (at least 20&#37 i.e. 50,000 slums) are being used for commercial purposes such as small and large industries, shops, godowns, hotels, etc. As BMC provides infrastructure facilities to these establishments, it is necessary to recover property tax by assessing these commercial units. Also, this revenue will help to provide better services and infrastructure to slum dwellers.&nbsp;

<p><strong>BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: </strong>BMC presented an annual education budget of Rs. 3955.64​ crores for the Financial Year 2025-26 . The civic body has augmented funds allocated for education by approximately Rs. ​630 crores compared to last FY`s budget &nbsp;(revised) estimate of Rs. ​3321.55 crores.</p>

BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: BMC presented an annual education budget of Rs. 3955.64​ crores for the Financial Year 2025-26 . The civic body has augmented funds allocated for education by approximately Rs. ​630 crores compared to last FY`s budget &nbsp;(revised) estimate of Rs. ​3321.55 crores.

<p><strong>BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: </strong>Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation presents Rs 74,427 crore budget for year 2025-26</p>

BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation presents Rs 74,427 crore budget for year 2025-26

<p><strong>BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: Mumbai`s civic body to presented budget for 2025-26</strong></p>
<p>Mumbai`s civic body presented its budget for 2025-26 on Tuesday.</p>

BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: Mumbai`s civic body to presented budget for 2025-26
Mumbai`s civic body presented its budget for 2025-26 on Tuesday.

<p><strong>BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: BMC weighs property tax hike to offset future financial strain</strong></p>
<p>To tackle future financial challenges, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is exploring the possibility of an increase in property tax as well as upgrading its redevelopment policy. The potential tax hike could hamper mid-range property buyers. Meanwhile, officials revealed to mid-day that no new projects will be announced in the BMC budget for the financial year 2025-26, which is to be presented to the civic body&rsquo;s standing committee in the first week of February. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-may-drop-property-tax-shocker-on-mumbai-23471447"><strong>Read more.</strong></a></p>

BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: BMC weighs property tax hike to offset future financial strain
To tackle future financial challenges, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is exploring the possibility of an increase in property tax as well as upgrading its redevelopment policy. The potential tax hike could hamper mid-range property buyers. Meanwhile, officials revealed to mid-day that no new projects will be announced in the BMC budget for the financial year 2025-26, which is to be presented to the civic body&rsquo;s standing committee in the first week of February. Read more.

<p><strong>BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: Mega projects may cause liquidity problems for civic body</strong></p>
<p>The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) budget for the year 2025-26 will be tabled on Tuesday, February 4, with major mega projects in hand. Ahead of the BMC Budget 2025, mid-day examined the corporation&rsquo;s liabilities and assets and found that the cost of ongoing projects significantly exceeds the available funds. Projects worth approximately Rs 1 lakh crore have been approved in the last two years, including mega projects worth Rs 68,441 crore. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-budget-2025-mega-projects-may-cause-liquidity-problems-for-civic-body-23477143"><strong>Read more.</strong></a></p>

BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: Mega projects may cause liquidity problems for civic body
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) budget for the year 2025-26 will be tabled on Tuesday, February 4, with major mega projects in hand. Ahead of the BMC Budget 2025, mid-day examined the corporation&rsquo;s liabilities and assets and found that the cost of ongoing projects significantly exceeds the available funds. Projects worth approximately Rs 1 lakh crore have been approved in the last two years, including mega projects worth Rs 68,441 crore. Read more.

<p><strong>BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: What Mumbai wants from the civic body</strong></p>
<p>Ahead of the presentation of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Budget, mid-day spoke to residents and activists across the city&rsquo;s seven civic zones to gauge their priorities and expectations. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/bmc-budget-2025-what-mumbai-wants-from-the-civic-body-23477891"><strong>Read more.</strong></a></p>

BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: What Mumbai wants from the civic body
Ahead of the presentation of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Budget, mid-day spoke to residents and activists across the city&rsquo;s seven civic zones to gauge their priorities and expectations. Read more.

<p><strong>BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: </strong>The budget of the BMC, considered the richest civic body in the country, stood at Rs 59,954.75 crore for 2024-25, which was a 10.5 per cent rise from the previous fiscal.</p>

BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: The budget of the BMC, considered the richest civic body in the country, stood at Rs 59,954.75 crore for 2024-25, which was a 10.5 per cent rise from the previous fiscal.

<p><strong>BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: </strong>Additional municipal commissioner (eastern suburbs) Amit Saini will present the education department`s budget estimates for the next fiscal to the administrator-cum-commissioner, a BMC release said.</p>

BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: Additional municipal commissioner (eastern suburbs) Amit Saini will present the education department`s budget estimates for the next fiscal to the administrator-cum-commissioner, a BMC release said.

<p><strong>BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: </strong>"The additional municipal commissioners will present the budget to administrator-cum-civic chief Bhushan Gagrani. This year, additional municipal commissioner (projects) Abhijit Bangar will present the budget estimates for 2025-26," a BMC release said.</p>

BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: "The additional municipal commissioners will present the budget to administrator-cum-civic chief Bhushan Gagrani. This year, additional municipal commissioner (projects) Abhijit Bangar will present the budget estimates for 2025-26," a BMC release said.

<p><strong>BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: </strong>The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is under an administrator since the term of the corporators ended on March 7, 2022.</p>

BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is under an administrator since the term of the corporators ended on March 7, 2022.

<p><strong>BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: Municipal commissioner will present budget</strong></p>
<p>It will be the third year when the budget will be presented to the administrator instead of the usual practice of the municipal commissioner presenting the budget to the standing committee.</p>

BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: Municipal commissioner will present budget
It will be the third year when the budget will be presented to the administrator instead of the usual practice of the municipal commissioner presenting the budget to the standing committee.

<p><strong>BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: Mumbai`s civic body to present budget for 2025-26 today</strong></p>
<p>Mumbai`s civic body will present its budget for 2025-26 on Tuesday.</p>

BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: Mumbai`s civic body to present budget for 2025-26 today
Mumbai`s civic body will present its budget for 2025-26 on Tuesday.

<p><strong>BMC Budget 2025 LIVE Updates:</strong> India`s richest civic corporation, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, presented its budget for 2024-25 on Tuesday, with a total size of Rs 74,427.41 crore. Total capital expenditure is estimated to be at Rs 43162.23 crore. We are closing the LIVE blog now</p>

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