India, Aug. 30 -- The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation's (PCMC) participatory budget 2025-26, launched on August 15, has already received over 350 responses from citizens, said officials on Friday.

Residents from eight zones have begun submitting proposals for roads, parks, footpaths, water supply, and other civic works.

PCMC has reserved an amount equivalent to 10% of its property tax collections from each zone for projects chosen through public participation. In 2024-25, over Rs.136.98 crore was allocated to 499 works based on citizen suggestions.

Shekhar Singh, municipal commissioner, said, "We are seeing good response from citizens, and I urge many more to register their proposals."

Citizens can directly register their respo...