NDMC Budget for FY 2022-23 shows a moderate increase in both receipts and expenditure of the premier municipal organization in Delhi
| Author | SNS |
| Published date | 10 January 2022 |
| Publication title | Statesman, The (India) |
* NDMC Budget for FY 2022-23 shows a moderate increase in both receipts and expenditure of the premier municipal organization in Delhi.
* With an anticipated increase of 15 % in its receipts at 4381.43 Crores and a matching 14.2 % increase in its expenditure at Rs 4202.48 Crores as compared to RE 21-22, NDMC budget 22-23 is self-sustainable with a net surplus of Rs 178 Crores in spite of COVID situation.
* License fees projections are at an all-time high of 764 Crores maintaining a continuous growth streak in spite of no annual enhancement in the last two years. This is 24.8% higher than RE 21-22 figures and 46% higher than actuals of FY 20-21.
* NDMC does not propose any increase in Property Tax rates for the year 2022-23. However, Tax revenue is projected at an all-time high of 960 Crores.
* A separate budget of its DISCOM operations has been presented indicating a net surplus of 33.47 crores.
* NDMC proposes to build an international level amusement cum theme park for children.
* Suvidha Kendra at SBS place to be upgraded into a modern Palika Citizen Lounge as a single point for citizen interaction
* Scheme for comprehensive upkeep of Heritage Sites and cleaning of covered areas in Connaught Place and Hanuman Mandir
* NDMC libraries to be evolved as world-class Palika Knowledge Hubs
* NDMC to implement Accrual Based Budgeting, a first for municipal organisations.
* NDMC to stop purchase of diesel/petrol based passenger cars and buy electric vehicles in future.
* NDMC aspires to become a Green Power DISCOM by consuming only renewable power.
* NDMC to construct a dedicated cycle track from New Moti Bagh to North and South Block to facilitate smart, environment-friendly commuting.
* After bagging a 5-star ranking in Swachh Survekshan 2021, NDMC aspires for 7-star status.
"NDMC is confident of ending the year with a net surplus, in league with the previous years. NDMC presented a forward-looking budget with a moderate surplus of Rs.135.84 crores in the current financial year 2021-22(Revised Estimates) and Rs. 178.95 crores for the financial year 2022-23 reflecting its commitment to a well-governed and financially sustainable municipal body. We have resolved to provide uninterrupted services to our citizens and keep New Delhi in a state befitting the National capital."
This was announced after the NDMC Budget 2022-23 presentation in the Special Council Meeting presided over by Shri Dharmendra – Chairman NDMC. The meeting was attended by Shri Satish Upadhyay- Vice-Chairman, Shri Virender Singh Kadian-MLA & Member, NDMC along with other Members of Council Shri Kuljeet Singh Chahal, Smt. Vaishakha Sailani, Shri Girish Sachdeva, Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri- JS (UT) Ministry of Home Affairs, Ms. D. Thara – JS (L&E), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Govt. Of India and Shri Vikas Anand, Commissioner – EDMC, Delhi. The meeting was also attended by Smt. Isha Khosla- Secretary, NDMC and Shri Pushkal Upadhyay, Financial Adviser, NDMC.
Chairman NDMC said that the prospects for the ensuing financial year are relatively more promising and NDMC is all set for a stronger growth path and move ahead with a firm resolve to make NDMC the national pride and a global benchmark.
He presented the annual Budget with financial projections:-
The total receipts of the Budget Estimates (BE) 2022-23 are '4381.43 Crore against '3814.30 Crore provided in Revised Estimate (RE) 2021-22. The actual receipts in 2020-21 were '3915.79 Crore. The BE 2022-23 for the revenue receipts are '3842.78 Crore against '3336.45 Crore provided in RE 2021-22 and actual of '3126.44 Crore in 2020-21. The BE 2022-23 for capital receipts are '538.64 Crore against '477.85 Crore provided in RE 2021-22 and actual of '789.35 Crore in 2020-21.
The total expenditure for BE 2022-23are '4202.48 Crore against '3678.45 Crore provided in RE 2021-22 and actual of '3236.70 Crore in 2020-21. The BE for revenue expenditure in 2022-23 is '3525.82 Crore against 3276.37 Crore provided in RE 2021-22 and actual of '3061.07 Crore in...
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