"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 correspondentBig 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 ChoudhariPlans 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 SinghCivic 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 SurveProperty 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 SurveProvision 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 SinghPremium 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 SurveExperts 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 SinghFunds 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 SinghCitizens 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 ChoudhariADVERTISEMENT