Yamunanagar-Jagadhri Municipal Corporation Greenlights Ambitious Budget for 2026-27 Fiscal Year
The Yamunanagar-Jagadhri Municipal Corporation (MC) has officially sanctioned its financial blueprint for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27, marking a significant step in urban planning and civic management. The budget, which was passed during a special house meeting on Monday, outlines a projected income of Rs 273.38 crore against an expenditure of Rs 272.92 crore, reflecting a carefully balanced fiscal approach.
Budget Approval and Key Officials
The pivotal meeting was presided over by Mayor Suman Bahmani, with the presence of Yamunanagar Deputy Commissioner and Municipal Commissioner Preeti, underscoring the high-level coordination involved. Additional Municipal Commissioner Dheeraj Kumar and Senior Accounts Officer Krishna Jain played crucial roles by presenting comprehensive income and expenditure statements, ensuring transparency and detailed scrutiny.
Year-on-Year Financial Growth
Compared to the previous financial year 2025-26, the corporation has demonstrated robust financial growth. The income outlay has seen an increase of Rs 10.43 crore, rising from Rs 262.95 crore to Rs 273.38 crore. Similarly, expenditure has escalated by Rs 10.20 crore, moving from Rs 262.72 crore to Rs 272.92 crore. This upward trend highlights the MC's expanding operational scope and commitment to enhanced civic services.
Revenue Generation and Expenditure Till January 2026
As of January 2026, the municipal corporation has already generated Rs 214.92 crore from diverse revenue streams, including:
- Property tax
- Rent and lease agreements
- Various fees and fines
- Challans and other municipal charges
On the expenditure front, Rs 161.65 crore has been utilized for essential services such as:
- Salaries and pensions for employees
- Development works across the city
- Sanitation initiatives
- Solid waste management systems
Strategic Allocations for Urban Development
Mayor Suman Bahmani and DC Preeti have issued directives for councillors and officials to collaborate closely, ensuring the effective utilization of the approved budget. A substantial sum of Rs 124.37 crore has been earmarked specifically for city development, sanitation, and solid waste management, reflecting a focused approach to urban upliftment.
Within this allocation, Rs 34.02 crore is dedicated to sanitation and waste management, covering:
- Door-to-door garbage collection services
- Repair and maintenance of municipal vehicles and machinery
- Upkeep of Material Recovery Facility (MRF) centres
For development works, Rs 90.35 crore has been set aside to fund critical infrastructure projects, including:
- Construction and repair of streets and roads
- Building community centres and municipal buildings
- Other essential urban infrastructure enhancements
Officials have expressed confidence that these enhanced allocations will accelerate long-pending civic projects and significantly improve urban services throughout the twin city of Yamunanagar-Jagadhri.
Detailed Revenue Targets and Performance
The corporation's revenue strategy includes specific targets for various income sources. For property, fire, and municipal taxes, a target of Rs 37 crore was set for the previous year, with Rs 28.14 crore collected by January 2026. This target remains unchanged for FY 2026-27, indicating a stable revenue expectation.
In the realm of stamp duty and labour cess, the target was Rs 20.20 crore, with Rs 17.62 crore realized till January. The new fiscal year sees an increased target of Rs 21 crore, aiming to boost revenue from this segment.
Revenue from rent and lease stood at Rs 2.58 crore against a target of Rs 2.97 crore, prompting a revised target of Rs 3.23 crore for the upcoming year. Similarly, under development and other charges, Rs 16.24 crore was collected against a target of Rs 20.03 crore, leading to a fresh target of Rs 22.28 crore for FY 2026-27.
Comprehensive Income Budget Breakdown for FY 2026-27
The income budget is meticulously structured across multiple categories:
- Property, Fire and Municipal Taxes: Rs 37.00 crore
- Stamp Duty and Labour Cess: Rs 21.00 crore
- Development and Other Charges: Rs 22.20 crore
- Rent, Lease and Tehbazari: Rs 3.23 crore
- Sale and Auction: Rs 17.02 crore
- Advertisement and Other Fees: Rs 2.89 crore
- Fines and Challans: Rs 0.18 crore
- Interest Income: Rs 25.25 crore
- Miscellaneous Income: Rs 1.08 crore
- SFC and CFC Grants: Rs 141.41 crore
- Loans, Advances and GST Rent: Rs 2.00 crore
Detailed Expenditure Budget Breakdown for FY 2026-27
The expenditure budget allocates funds across various operational and developmental areas:
- Salaries, Pensions and Others: Rs 108.25 crore
- Administrative Expenses: Rs 14.60 crore
- Sanitation and Waste Management: Rs 34.02 crore
- Operations and Maintenance: Rs 20.32 crore
- Development Works: Rs 90.35 crore
- Advance Loans: Rs 2.15 crore
- Other Expenses: Rs 3.22 crore
This comprehensive budget framework underscores the Yamunanagar-Jagadhri Municipal Corporation's dedication to fostering sustainable urban growth, improving public services, and ensuring fiscal responsibility for the benefit of all residents.
