Elections to the BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) are to be held shortly. With a huge budget of 74,427 crores, it is among the richest entities, spending more than many smaller states. For comparison, Maharashtra's budget is 7.5 lakh crores. However, receipts come on Capital account and 14,000 + crores as compensation in lieu of Octroi.
Highlights
Budget outlay is up by 14% (approx 9,000 crores).
A major increase is in Capital Expenditure.
Revenue streams increased by 6%.
Note: The detailed revised estimates for each category totaling ₹40,693.85 crore were not found, but the table above shows the main components with available data.
The total budget for the BMC in FY 2024-25 was ₹65,180.79 crore (revised estimate) and FY 2025-26 is ₹74,427.41 crore, marking a 14.19% increase (Capital expenditure is 43,162 crores)
BMC is focusing heavily on capital expenditure (money spent on development works), 58% of the budget 2025-26.
Major ongoing infrastructure projects like the Coastal Road and GMLR have received substantial allocations.
No new major taxes were announced.
BMC plans to generate revenue through new initiatives such as taxing commercial properties in slum areas and monetizing civic land.
Significant funds are dedicated to healthcare and education, like expanding the 'Aarogya Seva Aaply Dari' scheme and creating STEM robotics labs in schools.
Population by Ward
Election to BMC constituencies.
Mumbai is divided into 7 zones and 24 administrative wards with its own BMC office and ward officer.
These are further split into 236 electoral wards/constituencies (corporator seats).
Seats are reserved for women, Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST).
Elections will be held on 15th January 2026 with results expected the next day
For more information on the Elections, please visit the Maharashtra State Election website: https://mahasec.maharashtra.gov.in/
To check if your name is on the voter list: https://mahasecvoterlist.in/
For a report in the Print about the BMC Elections
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