Agartala, April 23: Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation on Wednesday presented a tax-free deficit budget of Rs 476.55 Crore, an increase of Rs 60 Crore from last financial year’s budget.
Presenting the budget, the Mayor attributed the enhanced outlay to higher revenue income and significant grants from the Central and State Governments under key schemes such as the 15th Finance Commission, Swachh Bharat Mission, PMAY (Urban), and Smart City Mission.
The budget presented by the Mayor earmarked Rs 56 lakh for establishing a modern slaughterhouse in the city, aiming to phase out open slaughter of animals in markets and street side vending zones.
“Rs 28 crore has been earmarked for three flood pump houses at Shakuntala Road, Ramnagar Road No. 4, and Satsanga, and Rs 4 crore for a delivery pipeline,” Mayor said, adding that a modern slaughterhouse is planned at Durga Chowmuhani for Rs 56 lakh.
Development in extended municipal areas will cost Rs 5 crore, while Rs 10 crore has been set aside for a 50-bed Civil Hospital at Jackson Gate to reduce the burden on IGM Hospital. To tackle mosquito-borne diseases, AMC has significantly raised the fogging budget.
Moreover, Rs 2 crore has been earmarked for a new Bharatmata Canteen-cum-Night Shelter providing subsidised meals and accommodation. Total projected receipts stand at Rs 475.83 crore.
