BMC Budget: Hike in health infra allocation, civic services charges on cards

The BMC is likely to increase allocation for health infrastructure in its upcoming budget for 2022-23, expected to be presented on February 3. Ahead of BMC polls, the Shiv Sena-led civic body may not hike direct taxes but charges for some civic services could see a rise, officials said.

According to a source in BMC, the budget estimate for 2022-23 could see an increase of about seven per cent from last year’s Rs 39,038 crore. Keeping elections in mind and with better spending of funds allocated for development projects, the BMC may propose more funds for capital expenditure. Last year, it had proposed capital expenditure of Rs 18,750.99 crore.