NDMC presents surplus budget for 2026-27 fiscal; no property tax hike
To expand the green cover, for the first time in Delhi, Miyawaki forestry is being promoted in the horticulture sector. Currently, a park near Nazaf Khan Road, Lodhi Colony is being developed as a Miyawaki forest.
The budget focuses on improving infrastructure and mitigating pollution, among others. The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Wednesday presented the annual budget for 2026-27 fiscal year, with a projected revenue surplus of Rs 143.05 crore. While the estimated total expenditure is Rs 5,810.02 crore, the projected total receipts was Rs 5,953 crore.
The budget focuses on improving infrastructure and mitigating pollution, among others.
The civic body has ruled out any hike in property tax this year. It expects to collect property tax worth a total of Rs.1,290 crore, while planning to transition into a 100% digital payment system, enabling residents to make all transactions through digital platforms.
In order to intensify anti-dust pollution measures, the Lutyens Delhi is expected to transition from manual brooming to vacuum-based mechanised road sweepers. “Sanitation workers will be trained on how to operate these vehicles,” said NDMC Chairperson Keshav Chandra. Besides, 100 more EV charging stations will be installed.
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