Budgetary provision in Pune.

Q: PMC has made this provision for budget where citizens can suggest it. What has been done regarding the same? Are the funds allocated completely utilised?

Shrikant Kejriwal, Mumbai

6th February 2013

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The number of suggestions made were 600 in 2012-2013 and they increased to 3,300 for the coming financial year. Among the areas, road development has the largest share followed by electricity and piped drainage. The largest allocation was made of Rs 3 crore for 2013-2014 has been kept for public works on Nagar Road, Bhavani Peth and Kasba Vishrambaugwada.

Priyadarshini, Pune

11th February 2013

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The areas specified under this initiative were improvement in road, electricity, buildings, slum-improvement, water supply and drainage. The expenditure on each project should not exceed Rs 5 lakh.

Krishnendu, Pune

11th February 2013

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As per the initiative, the citizens can point out works to be done in their wards/areas in Pune city. The suggestions can mainly pertain to maintenance and repairs with small development projects.The initiative was taken by NGO Janwani which was a good sign for many citizens to come forward. However, implementation of the projects depend upon each ward office to spend the money allocated for the purpose.

Rohit Marathi, Pune

11th February 2013

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The provision of suggesting civic budget by the citizens in Pune seems to be failing. Pune Municipal Corporation is not able to implement the suggestions, despite having budgetary provisions.
The civic body had launched the initiative of citizens’ participation in the preparation of budget in 2007-08. After the launch, it has seen an increase in participation in the recent few years.

Sankalp, Mumbai

11th February 2013

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