India, March 10 -- After a gap of four years, Pune municipal commissioner Naval Kishore Ram presented the Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) draft budget before the standing committee, proposing an outlay of Rs.13,995 crore for the financial year 2026-27 with a strong focus on urban mobility and infrastructure development.

Presenting the budget on Monday, the commissioner said that improving mobility infrastructure, land acquisition for roads, and the development of the newly merged 34 villages would be the key priorities.

"I have proposed a Rs.13,995 crore budget. Though the figures appear high considering the current income, we are expecting improved revenue in the coming year. Urban mobility has been given the highest priority with a...