BMC BUDGET TAKEAWAYS

No new taxes. Revision in property tax deferred. Budget estimates up 16.74 % that in last fiscal. Allocation for health up 11 % to Rs. 4278 crore. Mumbai to get a 'climate change department'.

New hoarding policy to decongest skyline. Dabbewala Bhavan to be set up in central Mumbai. Bifurcation of large administrative wards like P North (Malad), K(East) (Andheri) and L ward (Kurla). Monetary compensation for Project Affected Persons (PAPs). Jijamata Udyan zoo to be expanded by adding 10 acres to house giraffe, zebra, white lion, jaguar etc. Sports Complex proposed at Chikuwadi Borivali.

Development of Birla Krida Kendra into Marathi Rangbhoomi Kaladalan.

Funds for formation of Mumbai Parking Authority sanctioned. Beautification of foot paths, spaces below flyovers and creation of Mumbai Street Food hub.

BMC to carry out Seismic and Tsunami risk assessment of Mumbai City and suburbs.

Shooting Range with latest technology to train aspiring shooters to perform at National and International level. BMC to provide gender sensitive toilets facility. Besides, 108 community toilets to be constructed.