Udupi's municipal council approves ₹5.17 crore surplus budget

Udupi City Municipal Council approved a surplus budget of ₹5.17 crore for 2025-26. The total estimated receipts are ₹250.63 crore, with projected expenditures at ₹245.46 crore. Key revenue sources include property tax and water bills. The budget allocates funds for various projects, including ₹4.98 crore for new pipelines and water supply, ₹13.69 crore for solid waste management, and ₹6 crore for road repairs. Councillors raised concerns about the need for additional funding for the Indrani rivulet rejuvenation and improvements to the drainage network.