Pune Municipal Commissioner Dr. Rajendra Bhosale presented the ₹12,618.09 crore budget for the financial year 2025-26 before the Standing Committee on March 4 (Tuesday). This budget adopts a realistic and practical approach, prioritizing the completion of ongoing infrastructure projects rather than introducing new large-scale ventures.
With an emphasis on financial discipline, the budget ensures strategic investments in urban infrastructure, focusing on traffic congestion solutions, road development, river rejuvenation, healthcare, and waste management.
“The budget is designed to be need-based, avoiding unnecessary spending while ensuring critical infrastructure projects reach completion,” said Dr. Rajendra Bhosale, Pune Municipal Commissioner.
Key Budget Highlights
No Property Tax Increase: Despite challenges in revenue collection, PMC has not proposed any hike in property tax for the upcoming financial year.
Revenue Sources for 2025-26:
Goods & Services Tax (GST): ₹2,701.77 crore
Property Tax: ₹2,847.23 crore
Building Development Fees: ₹2,899.99 crore
Government Grants: ₹1,633.44 crore
Water Charges: ₹618.72 crore
Other Income Sources: ₹975.50 crore
Major Allocations in the Budget
Urban Infrastructure & Traffic Management
₹540 crore for solid waste management projects, including waste-to-energy initiatives.
₹40 crore allocated for Pune Metro expansion.
₹8 crore earmarked for the Bindu Madhav Thackeray Flyover project.
Road network enhancement & land acquisition for traffic decongestion.
Water and Environment
₹270 crore allocated for Pune River Rejuvenation Project.
Development of 11 water treatment plants.
Implementation of advanced water purification technologies.
Public Health and Medical Advancements
₹569.89 crore for PMC healthcare initiatives.
Establishment of an Epidemic Control Unit to manage infectious diseases.
Implementation of PET Scan Cancer Detection Project in collaboration with private hospitals.
Education & Community Development
Launch of Sister School Program for PMC Schools.
New Competitive Exam Training Center at City Library.
Modernization of crematoriums and urban public spaces.