The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has revealed its comprehensive budget for the financial year 2024-25, amounting to a substantial Rs 59,954 crores. The BMC budget 2024 presentation was led by the Municipal Commissioner and IAS officer Iqbal Singh Chahal, emphasizing key areas such as women`s empowerment, healthcare, basic amenities, cleanliness, and pollution control.
5 things in the budget that can impact Mumbaikars:
Major impetus in education: The budget places a significant emphasis on education, indicating potential improvements in the quality of education across primary and secondary schools.
Reforms in estate department: The budget suggests reforms in the Estate Department of BMC, indicating changes in the management and utilization of properties.
Ease of travel: Infrastructure projects like the Coastal Road and Dahisar-Bhayander Link Road aim to enhance connectivity, potentially impacting the ease of travel for Mumbaikars.
Healthcare: The substantial allocation for healthcare initiatives, including hospital infrastructure development, indicates a focus on improving healthcare facilities for residents.
IT initiatives: The budget mentions IT initiatives, signaling potential advancements in technology-driven solutions for civic services and governance.
Educational initiatives explained:
Budget overview: The BMC`s commitment to education is reflected in its budget allocation for the fiscal year 2024-25. With a total plan outlay of Rs 3497.82 crore, the budget focuses on providing quality education in primary and secondary schools.
Infrastructure enhancement: Significant investments are directed towards the repair, up-gradation, and reconstruction of 479 school buildings, with a budget provision of Rs 266.77 crore. Additionally, the allocation of Rs 7 crore for primary schools and Rs 2 crore for secondary schools is designated for the up-gradation of 224 computer labs.
Welfare schemes & projects: The BMC continues its support for educational welfare schemes, including the free distribution of scholastic materials (Rs 130 crore for primary and Rs 32 crore for secondary schools), maintenance of water purifiers (Rs 1.54 crore), and attendance allowance for girls (Rs 7.53 crore for primary and Rs 42 lakh for secondary schools).
New projects and schemes: The BMC introduces new initiatives for the upcoming fiscal year, such as the pilot initiative for organic farming in collaboration with the District Planning Committee, provision of Modern School Dictionaries with an allocation of Rs 3.52 crore, establishment of open gymnasiums in 200 schools, and financial assistance schemes for meritorious students.
Grants from state government: The budget includes provisions for grants from the state government, expecting Rs 506.73 crore for primary education and Rs 203.37 crore for secondary education.
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