Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) Mayor Dipak Majumder on Monday presented the Corporation's budget for the financial year 2026–27 at the AMC Conference Hall, projecting an overall deficit of Rs 97.67 lakh while emphasizing infrastructure development, improved civic services, and sustainable urban growth.
The budget, estimated at Rs 975.91 crore, does not propose any new taxes despite the projected deficit. Presenting the financial plan, Mayor Majumder stated that the budget has been carefully designed to ensure holistic urban development, strengthen civic infrastructure, and enhance the quality of public services across the city.
Highlighting a significant achievement, the Mayor said that AMC has introduced an e-budget for the first time in its history. He explained that while the revenue account is expected to generate a surplus, the overall deficit is primarily due to increased capital expenditure aimed at accelerating development projects. He expressed confidence that the marginal deficit would not affect the implementation of ongoing and proposed projects.
According to the budget estimates, AMC expects revenue receipts of Rs 16,992.25 lakh against revenue expenditure of Rs 13,945.59 lakh, resulting in a revenue surplus of Rs 3,046.66 lakh. However, the capital account is projected to record a deficit, with capital receipts estimated at Rs 80,501.10 lakh and capital expenditure at Rs 83,645.43 lakh.
A major feature of the budget is the substantial increase in capital expenditure for infrastructure development. To strengthen its financial resources, the Corporation has proposed issuing Municipal Bonds worth Rs 100 crore. The budget also focuses on improving tax collection efficiency and enhancing other own-source revenue streams.
Several key development initiatives have been incorporated into the budget, including projects supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), market infrastructure development, the SASCI programme, MMNUP, solid waste management projects, and the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Provisions have also been made for mechanized drain cleaning, road construction, and bridge development works.
In addition, significant allocations have been earmarked for sanitation services, drainage systems, drinking water supply, street lighting, slum development, public health infrastructure, and urban beautification projects throughout the city.
Describing the budget as balanced and forward-looking, Mayor Majumder said it reflects AMC's commitment to sustainable urban development, modern infrastructure, and the expansion of civic amenities. He expressed optimism that the proposed measures and anticipated revenue surplus would help improve public services and support the city's long-term growth and welfare initiatives.