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'Ladki Bahin Yojana' will never be discontinued: Fadnavis

'Ladki Bahin Yojana' will never be discontinued: Fadnavis

"I am also looking into ways to provide even more help,” CM Fadnavis said

12 February,2025 08:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BMC Budget 2025: Mumbai civic body’s big budget draws mixed reviews

BMC Budget 2025: Mumbai civic body’s big budget draws mixed reviews

Big plans for infrastructure, but concerns over funding, education, and execution remain; some projects are already under construction, while others will commence soon

05 February,2025 10:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
More beds, clinics, and PPP model in Rs 7,380.44 crore health budget

More beds, clinics, and PPP model in Rs 7,380.44 crore health budget

Plans include expanding speciality services, enhancing diagnostics, and improving ICU facilities; with a focus on improving healthcare accessibility and infrastructure, the budget aims to expand hospital capacities, introduce new medical initiatives, and enhance public health programmes

05 February,2025 10:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
FDs are for development, using them won’t harm BMC’s finances: Bhushan Gagrani

FDs are for development, using them won’t harm BMC’s finances: Bhushan Gagrani

Civic chief Bhushan Gagrani speaks to mid-day about strategic decision to break fixed deposits, taxing slums and other plans

05 February,2025 09:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
BMC Budget 2025: Mumbai civic body's Rs 74K-cr budget - Big plans, no tax hike

BMC Budget 2025: Mumbai civic body's Rs 74K-cr budget - Big plans, no tax hike

Property tax, water tax remain unchanged, but new revenue strategies in focus; Opposition slams civic body for ‘burdening Mumbaikars’; as the civic body is handling projects worth over Rs 2 lakh crore, the civic authority has decided to introduce new projects only if deemed essential for the city

05 February,2025 09:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
BMC Budget 2025: Mumbai civic body allocates Rs 1000 cr to struggling BEST

BMC Budget 2025: Mumbai civic body allocates Rs 1000 cr to struggling BEST

Provision was made despite civic body’s financial constraints, budget statement claims; BMC acknowledged its own financial constraints but emphasised the need to assist BEST due to its precarious financial position

05 February,2025 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
BMC eyes revenue boost through land, tax, and policy reforms

BMC eyes revenue boost through land, tax, and policy reforms

Premium from additional FSI, land leases, and property tax among key revenue sources; the BMC had requested the state government to issue a directive ensuring that 50 per cent of the premium for additional Floor Space Index (FSI) is allocated to the civic body

05 February,2025 08:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
Multiple interventions announced to fix air quality, combat climate change

Multiple interventions announced to fix air quality, combat climate change

Experts express concerns over lack of clear timelines and call for data-driven, transparent and action-oriented approach; with a focus on air quality improvement, clean energy adoption, climate resilience, waste management and biodiversity conservation, the initiative aims to transform Mumbai into a greener and healthier metropolis

05 February,2025 08:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
Education receives larger share than last year but experts have mixed reactions

Education receives larger share than last year but experts have mixed reactions

Funds allocated for CBSE school expansion, introducing financial literacy, robotics, cyber awareness; the education budget builds upon the 2024-25 plan with greater investment in digital infrastructure, STEM education, student safety and health initiatives.

05 February,2025 08:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
BMC Budget 2025 is nothing to write home about, feel Mumbaikars

BMC Budget 2025 is nothing to write home about, feel Mumbaikars

Citizens across the city’s seven zones tell mid-day that everying hinges on execution of plans and real improvements should have been prioritised over superficial spending

05 February,2025 08:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari

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