India, Jan. 28 -- The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday presented its Rs1,050-crore draft budget for the financial year 2026-27 during the 38th General Council meeting held at the BMC headquarters under the chairpersonship of Mayor Sulochana Das.

According to the draft budget, the civic body is expected to generate Rs300 crore as its own revenue, while Rs750 crore will be received from the State Government.

Addressing the council, Mayor Sulochana Das emphasised the need to enhance BMC's internal revenue, stating that increased earnings would directly impact the quantum of grants received under the 15th and 16th Finance Commissions.

She advised officials to strictly adhere to existing rules and strengthen revenue coll...