43% of BMC spending focussed on climate resilience
India, June 19 -- Mayor Ritu Tawde on Thursday unveiled the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) climate budget report for the 2026-27 financial year, in pursuance with the Mumbai Climate Action Plan (MCAP) which aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Out of the BMC's total allocation of Rs.48,164.28 crore towards capital expenditure for 2026-27, an estimated Rs.20,730.04 crore or around 43% was meant for projects directly aligned with climate objectives, the report said. Climate-aligned expenditure in 2025-26 was Rs.16,321 crore, which was around 37% of the year's total capital expenditure.
Additionally, Rs.5,387.49 crore has been allocated for large infrastructure and construction projects that incorporate climate-related com...
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