Puna, Surat

Surat MC's standing committee has approved the draft budget for 2026-27, adding projects worth Rs 703 crore, bringing the total to Rs 11,301 crore. Key decisions include free BRTS travel for senior citizens and a waiver of property tax for widows. New grant of Rs 25 crore is allocated for religious institutions.

The Surat Metro Phase 1 is on track for an initial operational launch in June 2026, with trial runs currently being conducted on the Dream City to Althan Tenement stretch. The full network, spanning 40.35 km with 38 stations, is expected to be completed by December 2027.

The Surat Municipal Corporation's (SMC) Standing Committee has presented a revised civic budget of ₹11,301 crore for 2026-27, an increase of ₹708 crore from the initial draft. Additional funds have been allocated for various civic initiatives, including a higher allocation for the Sarthana zone due to its ongoing infrastructure development.