The Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) has unveiled its development-focused budget of Rs. 3,873.86 crore for the financial year 2025-26, without any increase in taxes. Chief Accounts and Finance Officer Mangesh Gawade presented the budget to the PMC Commissioner and Administrator Mangesh Chitale during a meeting of the Administrative Standing Committee on February 25.

The budget prioritises dynamic administration and infrastructure development, emphasising revenue growth, healthcare enhancement, modern educational initiatives, sustainable water resource management, public participation in cleanliness, and environmental conservation.

The budget presentation was attended by Additional Commissioner Bharat Rathod, Deputy Commissioners Kailas Gawde, Dr. Vaibhav Vidhate, Prasenjit Karlekar, and Ravikiran Ghodke, along with senior municipal officers and department heads.

Key Highlights of the Budget

Infrastructure & Construction

• New Administrative Building – Rs.158 crores.
• Mayor’s Residence & Ward Offices – Rs.38 crores.
• Road Concreting & Asphalting – Rs.437 crores.
• Sports Facilities Development – Rs.57 crores.
• Theatre, Library & Nagarvachan Temple in Kharghar – Rs.14 crores.
• Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Bhavan & Punyashlok Rajmata Ahilyadevi Holkar Sabhagarh – Fund allocation included.
• Flood Control Embankment & Pumping Station along Gadhi River – Rs.17.50 crores.
• Retention Pond Desilting in Kalamboli – Rs.35 crores.

Solid Waste Management & Health Services

• Mega Sweeping Machines for Four Wards – To improve cleanliness under Swachh Bharat Mission.
• Dust Control Measures – Rs.11.38 crores.
• Waste-to-Energy Project (in collaboration with CIDCO) – Rs.10 crores.
• Solid Waste Collection, Transportation & Manpower – Rs.221 crores.
• Medical & Health Services – Rs.126 crores.
• 450-Bed Hirkani Mata & Bal Sangopan Kendra Hospital – Rs.17.50 crores
• Urban Primary Health Centres (UPHC) in Kalundre, Navin Panvel & Kharghar – Ongoing construction.
• 50-Bed Hospital in Kalamboli (Ward Committee B) – Rs.10 crores.

Fire & Security Management

• Fire Department Budget – Rs.39 crores
• Advanced Fire Engine & Rescue Tender Vehicle Purchase
• Turntable Ladder (22 meters) & Water Bowser Vehicle – Rs.7.35 crores
• 70-Meter High Aerial Ladder Platform Vehicle – Allocated in budget
• Fire Station Construction in Kamothe – Rs.17 crores

Sewage & Water Management

• Water Recycling & Processing Plant in Kamothe (15-gallon capacity) – Rs.40 crores.
• Sewage Treatment Plant for Sectors 19, 20, 21 (6.5-gallon capacity) – Rs.25.49 crores.

Education & Schools

• New School Construction – Rs.34 crores.
• Educational Infrastructure, Teacher Salaries & Student Skill Development – Rs.83 crores.
• Repair of Raigad Zilla Parishad Schools – Rs.10.72 crores.

Smart City & Safety Measures

• CCTV Surveillance at Major Locations & Government Offices – Rs.107 crores.