Pune, Feb. 22 -- Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) Commissioner Shekhar Singh presented the municipal budget for the financial year 2025-26 before the Standing Committee on Friday.

The budget outlines an estimated expenditure of Rs 6,256.39 crore, while the total outlay, including state and centrally sponsored schemes, stands at Rs 9,675.27 crore. Notably, this year's budget incorporates two innovative features--citizen participation and climate budgeting.

Speaking on the occasion, Commissioner Shekhar Singh expressed gratitude to the citizens for their active engagement in the budget process. "We received 2,279 suggestions from citizens, of which 786 have been incorporated into the budget. This participatory approach ensure...