India, March 25 -- LUCKNOW The Lucknow Municipal Corporation's (LMC) executive committee on Monday approved a proposed budget of Rs.4236.63 crore for 2025-26, with major focus on sanitation, waste management, infrastructure and public welfare projects. The proposed expenditure stood at Rs.3254.96 crore, with significant allocations for cleaning services, drainage and public lighting maintenance.

The civic body earmarked Rs.330 crore for solid waste management, the largest single allocation, to enhance city-wide cleanliness and garbage disposal. The corporation also set aside Rs.130 crore for contractual cleaning services and Rs.15 crore for drain cleaning operations to address waterlogging issues during monsoon. To ensure efficient munic...