BBMP Unveils Rs 199.3 Bn Budget for 2025-26 with Focus on Infrastructure

03 Apr 2025 CW Team

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has announced its Rs 199.30 billionbudget for the financial year 2025-26, a significant increase from last year's ?12,371.63 crore outlay. The budget incorporates major infrastructure projects, including tunnel roads, a sky deck, a double-decker flyover, and white-topped roads, aligning with the state budget’s vision.

Major Allocations and Revenue Generation A significant portion of the budget—Rs 420 billion —has been earmarked for tunnel roads, with Rs 177.80 billion specifically allocated for constructing tunnels along NH-7 from Hebbal to Hosur Road up to Silk Board. The project will be funded through a viability gap model, with 40% of the cost financed by the government and BBMP through bank loans, while the remaining 60% is expected to come from concessionaires.

BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath stated that the civic body has identified seven lakh properties outside its tax net, which will now be brought under taxation, enhancing revenue collection. BBMP aims to generate Rs 57.16 billion from property tax this fiscal year, alongside an additional ?685 crore from garbage service charges and advertising revenues.

To streamline infrastructure projects, a special purpose vehicle has been created. Additionally, Rs 700 crore has been allocated for ‘Brand Bengaluru’ initiatives, while Rs 14 billionhas been dedicated to solid waste management. A further Rs 40 crore has been earmarked for IT-enabled services, artificial intelligence, and digital tools to improve governance.

BBMP Special Commissioner (Finance) Harish Kumar noted that infrastructure funding has increased by ?4,000 crore compared to the previous year, reinforcing the city’s commitment to large-scale development projects.

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