Overview
- The Standing Committee approved revised 2025–26 estimates and proposed 2026–27 budget estimates on January 15, setting priorities for air quality, sanitation, green cover, health and education.
- Officials say an inter-departmental group led by the additional commissioner will be constituted to align DEMS, engineering, horticulture and sanitation work, with about Rs 200 crore reportedly earmarked for pollution-related tasks.
- The 2026–27 outlay is reported at approximately Rs 16,530.50 crore, with sanitation receiving the largest share at nearly Rs 4,795 crore, according to officials.
- Plans include converting reclaimed land at the three sanitary landfill sites into green spaces and public amenities once the sites are cleared of waste.
- The package pledges school upgrades, filling teaching vacancies, expansion of community health services and a dedicated stray-dog budget head, with no new taxes and steps for staff welfare including faster promotions and recruitment.