BMC Budget 2025: Major Announcements for Education, Infrastructure & Public Welfare

Mumbai:  The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced its Budget Estimates for 2025-26, with a total outlay of ₹74,427.41 crore, prioritizing education, infrastructure, and public welfare.

Key Highlights: 

Education & Student Welfare:

• ₹3,955.64 crore allocated to education, an increase of ₹630 crore from the previous year.

• Mission SAMPURN to improve school infrastructure, admissions, and student development.

• Purak Poshan Aahar scheme to provide supplementary nutrition alongside mid-day meals.

• Science Parks to be set up in two BMC schools.

• English Language Labs and Cyber Literacy Projects for better learning and online safety.

Infrastructure & Urban Development:

• Mumbai Sewage Disposal Project (MSDP): ₹5,545 crore allocated for 7 new STPs, operational by 2026-28.

• Mumbai Coastal Road (Phase 2): ₹4,000 crore for connectivity between Versova and Dahisar.

• Road Concretisation: ₹3,111 crore to complete 75% of the project next year.

• Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR): ₹1,958 crore for the 12 km link road, reducing travel time significantly.

• Mumbai Coastal Road (South): ₹1,516 crore for maintenance and completion.

Revenue & Public Services:

• Property Tax on Commercial Units in Slums: Expected to generate ₹350 crore.

• Solid Waste Management (SWM) Charges: To fund waste management services.

• BEST Bus Services: ₹1,000 crore allocated for operations and electric bus purchases.

This budget reflects BMC's commitment to sustainable urban development, modernized education, and enhanced public services, aiming to shape a more efficient and inclusive Mumbai.