Raipur. Mayor Ejaz Dhebar presented a budget of Rs 1901 crore 31 lakh 93 thousand at the corporation headquarters . The Mayor has described the budget as giving a benefit of Rs 57 lakh 71 thousand. A project worth about Rs 500 crore has been announced to arrange Metro Light Train to speed up public transport in the city. It is proposed to be completed through PPP mode. Focus has been kept on youth and women in the budget. Before presenting the budget, Mayor Ejaz Dhebar reached the Kali temple at Akashvani with the budget briefcase and took blessings. Many big announcements have been made in the budget of its corporation regarding the development of the city, arrangements to reduce pollution and development of art and culture. There is also a provision in the budget to provide dog catchers in every zone. It has been announced in the budget to open ‘World Skill Centre’ at a cost of Rs 10.15 crore. In this, skill training will be given to the youth.
World Skill Center will be built
‘World Skill Centre’ will be built in Raipur Municipal Corporation area at a cost of Rs 10.15 crore. Under this, along with providing skill training to the youth, they will also be connected with employment oriented programs. This facility will be provided to the youth to get employment opportunities as per their natural talent, to get work as per their qualification and to be able to choose their career with respect based on the acquired skills.
Announcement of building a dog shelter home
A dog shelter will be prepared at a cost of Rs 50 lakh for the shelter of stray dogs. According to the Act, rules and provisions of the Central and State Government, there will be arrangements for keeping sick dogs, treatment of injured, castration etc. under the supervision of veterinarians.
Rs 5 crore for yoga centre, gym and gardens.
The need for community buildings is being felt in the Prime Minister’s residential complexes. A plan for construction of community buildings has been prepared as per the expectations of the residents. Apart from this, arrangements will also be made to increase the maintenance and greenery of these complexes. A plan is being prepared by the Municipal Corporation to prepare a commercial complex by earmarking a skill training center cum yoga centre, gym garden and sports field at a cost of Rs 5 crore.
Rs 5 crore for beautification of Mahadev Ghat.
An action plan is being prepared for the development of the Mahadev Ghat area reputed for its faith and mythological importance. Under this, the site will be developed as a picturesque place by expanding and beautifying the basic facilities for the visitors. An amount of Rs 5 crore has been earmarked for this.
3 mini stadiums will be built in the city.
There is a plan to construct three mini stadiums at a cost of Rs 6 crore in the coming financial year. With its construction, all age groups will get a suitable venue for small and medium events and new talents will come forward through creative activities.
7 entry gates, 10 vending zones will be built.
To give a grand identity to Raipur arrival, attractive entrance gates will be built at 7 places at a cost of Rs 4 crore. To streamline traffic and provide facilities to small street vendors, 10 vending zones will be created in the Municipal Corporation.
Art and culture center will be built at a cost of Rs 5 crore.
‘Art and Culture Center’ will be established at a cost of Rs 5 crore to provide a platform to art and culture seekers and budding artists in the Raipur Municipal Corporation area. Under this, budding artists will receive training under the leadership of traditional art and music instructors, and will also be provided with suitable space for activities related to traditional and modern publicity systems such as recording, scripting, production related training and work.
Rs 500 crore for metro light train.
Metro light train will be arranged to speed up public transport in the city. For this, a proposal will be prepared to complete this project worth about Rs 500 crore through PPP mode. Generally, there have been suggestions to carry out maintenance of the project on a large scale after construction. Keeping this in mind, it has been decided to constitute a high level monitoring committee. This committee will review the maintenance work done and regular monitoring of the operational work. The Mayor, Commissioner and other public representatives will be included in this committee.
100 electric buses will run.
Provision of Rs 3 crore for mosquito eradication in Raipur city. Construction work of organic compost peat will be done in all the vegetable markets of the city. Operation of 100 electric buses is to be started for Raipur city in this financial year. Security personnel will be appointed for the maintenance of the gardens.
Mini Time Square will be built in the city at a cost of Rs 8 crore.
Mini Time Square will be constructed between Telibandha/NIT/City Kotwali and Jai Stambh Chowk of Raipur city at a cost of Rs 8 crore. All big ponds will be treated biologically. High street development work will be done on the banks of the ponds at a cost of Rs 10 crore.
Smriti Udyan will become city picnic point.
Mayor Ajaz Dhebar said that the need for a picnic spot is being felt within the city, hence a city picnic point will be constructed at a cost of Rs 5 crore. Where boating, play zone, cooking zone, relax zone etc. will be prepared. There is a plan to develop Indira Smriti Udyan as a city picnic point.
Target of Rs 241 crore 74 lakh for revenue collection.
Mayor Ajaz Dhebar said that this time the estimated target of revenue collection in Raipur Municipal Corporation has been set at Rs 241 crore 74 lakh 30 thousand.