This year our priorities are focused on building an inclusive, clean and smart city: Keshav Chandra Council President

Vijay Gaur Bureau Chief - Delhi

NDMC continued the trend of profitable budget with an estimated net profit of Rs 450.85 crore in FY 2025-26, the budget includes installation of mist spray on electric poles, night-cleaning program, becoming a 100% renewable energy municipal body, innovation lab for students, safe city project, international standard based PTU, project monitoring cell, Jan Vishwas Yojana, monthly cultural festival, 6181 tablets for students etc. NDMC announced no increase in property tax rates in its budget.

The New Delhi Municipal Council is located in the heart of our country's capital and as we move forward, it is important that we strike a balance between modernization and environmental protection, keeping in mind the needs of our citizens, businesses and visitors alike. This Budget reflects our continued commitment to transform New Delhi into a city that not only preserves its rich heritage but also embraces innovation, sustainability and inclusive growth. Our priorities this year are focused on building a city that is inclusive, clean and smart. We aim to set new benchmarks in municipal governance through strategic initiatives in key areas. This Budget reflects our unwavering dedication to make New Delhi a model city for sustainable urban living. Together we will build a brighter, greener and more inclusive future.” This announcement was made by Shri Keshav Chandra – Chairman, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) after presenting the NDMC Budget 2025-26 at a special meeting of the Council.

The Budget meeting was chaired by Bansuri Swaraj, MP-New Delhi and was attended by Kuljit Singh Chahal-Vice Chairman, Virendra Singh Kadian-MLA and Member, NDMC as well as other Council members – Anil Valmiki, Sarita Tomar and Dinesh Pratap Singh. NDMC Secretary - Tariq Thomas and Financial Advisor Arvind Chandran were also present in the meeting.

The NDMC Chairman said that NDMC has proposed not to increase property tax rates for the year 2025-26. Instead, NDMC has emphasized the need to strengthen its revenue collection system so that the long-term goals of expenditure on various civic amenities can be achieved. As part of our commitment to transparency, efficiency and modern governance, the budget also proposes to make NDMC's payment system 100% digital and shift to streamlined digital platforms by expanding NDMC's existing digital payment channels including NDMC's mobile app, online portal and QR and code system at counters.

Revenue receipts for BE 2025-26 are Rs. 4730.31 crore provided in RE 2024-25 against Rs. 5100.32 crore and actuals in 2023-24 are Rs. 4417.12 crore. For Capital Receipts Rs. 589.44 crore was provided in RE 2024-25 against Rs. 670.28 crore in BE 2025-26 and actual was Rs. 587.93 crore in 2023-24. Total Expenditure for BE 2025-26 is Rs. 4876.54 crore against Rs. 5307.20 crore in RE 2024-25 and actual was Rs. 4363.88 crore in 2023-24. For Revenue Expenditure in 2025-26 Rs. 4612.70 crore was provided in RE 2024-25 against Budget Estimates Rs. 4657.45 crore and actual was Rs. 4219.68 crore in 2023-24. Capital Expenditure in Budget Estimates 2025-26 is Rs. Total revenue receipts from Power Distribution Strategic Business Unit (EDSBU) are estimated at Rs. 1706.75 crore in Revised Estimates 2024-25 against actual Rs. 1533.22 crore in 2023-24 and Rs. 1811.91 crore for BE 2025-26. NDMC expects to collect property tax of Rs. 1150 crore in Revised Estimates 2024-25 and Rs. 1290 crore in BE 2025-26. Actual receipts for license fee from municipal properties in 2023-24 were Rs. 905.41 crore. While the Revised Estimates for 2024-25 is Rs. 825.16 crores and Budget Estimates for 2025-26 is Rs. 900.16 crores.

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