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PCMC launches ‘participatory budget', citizens' suggestions under initiative led to Rs136 crore allocation last year

Pune: Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has announced that it will continue its participatory budget initiative for 2026–27 fiscal following its successful implementation in 2025–26 budget. Under the scheme, citizens can propose development works to be included in the budget. According to a senior PCMC official, the civic body had received 2,279 proposals last year from its eight zones. After detailed technical scrutiny, 786 were approved, and 499 of them received funding. While Rs 94.86 crore was initially reserved for the initiative, the final allocation reached Rs136.98 crore, exceeding the earmarked amount. Punawale, Tathwade, Wakad, and Pimple Saudagar were among the areas that received the highest allocation under the initiative last year, with funding amounting to Rs43.88 crore. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune | Gold Rates Today in Pune | Silver Rates Today in Pune Under the initiative, residents can propose works worth up to 10% of property tax revenue generated from their zone. Residents can submit their suggestions via PCMC website or in person at their local ward office, with the submission window opening on Aug 15. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Secret Lives of the Romanovs — the Last Rulers of Imperial Russia! Learn More Undo The aim is to boost public involvement, ensuring that projects in each locality address genuine community needs and receive appropriate funding, a PCMC official said. Civic officials said most of the initiative's funds were directed towards road development, stormwater system upgrades, waste management, footpath construction, and park enhancements. In certain areas, unique local priorities were also witnessed, such as installing CCTV cameras for public safety in Zones A and F, building urban street design-compliant footpaths in Thergaon, and developing a railway overpass in Pimpri Gaon, the official added. Municipal commissioner Shekhar Singh said, "Last year's projects are living proof that citizen inputs lead to results residents value most." Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.