NEW DELHI: The Standing Committee at the Municipal Corporation of Delhi met on Monday to discuss and finalise the Corporation’s Budget. During the meeting, members of the Committee presented several suggestions related to the budget, including strengthening the sanitation system and improving civic amenities. The discussion on the finalisation of the Revised Budget Estimates for the financial year 2025–26 and the Budget Estimates for 2026–27 will continue on Tuesday.
The suggestions put forward at the meeting ranged from strengthening the sanitation system, improving civic amenities, developing basic infrastructure, expanding health and education services, environmental protection, and ensuring financial discipline.
Additionally, detailed discussions were held regarding various potential sources to enhance the Corporation’s revenue, with special focus on the maximum and effective utilization of municipal assets, such as schools, community halls, and parks. Addressing the meeting, the Chairperson of the Standing Committee, Satya Sharma, said that she will incorporate these suggestions into the budget after proper analysis.
The Chairperson also said that the budget is an important policy document through which civic amenities will be strengthened and future requirements will be effectively addressed.
Additionally, she emphasised that the budget-making process is participatory and inclusive, and that suggestions received from all members of the Standing Committee, including those from both the ruling and opposition members, will be consolidated to finalise a people-centric, balanced, and practical budget. She further mentioned, “The Corporation’s objective is to ensure maximum public welfare through the effective utilisation of limited resources.”
In addition, she clarified that special care will be taken to ensure adequate provisions for development works while ensuring that no additional financial burden is imposed on the general public.