Pune: The Alandi Municipal Council has announced its ₹89.51 crore budget for the financial year 2025-26, with a surplus of ₹6.65 lakh. The budget, presented by Administrator and Chief Officer Kailas Kendre, features no tax increase and includes several key infrastructure and welfare initiatives.
Notably, Alandi has become the first Class C Municipal Council in Maharashtra to allocate 3% of its budget for transgender welfare. The budget prioritizes urban development, with significant allocations for key projects:
₹5 crore earmarked for improving the city’s water supply, including the construction of new water tanks and pipeline networks.
Three new public gardens to be developed for recreational spaces.
Solid waste management project to enhance sanitation.
₹3 crore dedicated to renovating municipal schools, with provisions for new buildings, modern facilities, and computerization.
Expansion of the underground drainage system to address population growth.
Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) project for enhanced wastewater management.
Construction of the Dehu Phata to Markal Bypass Road to improve traffic flow.
Significant budget allocation for the construction of a new municipal administrative building.
Strong Focus on Welfare Programs
The budget emphasizes social welfare, with targeted allocations for different communities:
3% allocation for transgender welfare, setting a precedent for other municipal councils.
3% allocation for senior citizens’ welfare programs.
5% allocation for the welfare of differently-abled individuals.
5% allocation for women and child welfare initiatives.
5% allocation for the welfare of marginalized communities.