Varanasi’s ₹2,866 Crore Budget Aims for City Growth and Infrastructure
VARANASI: The Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) forecasts an operational income of ₹2,070.61 crore for the financial year 2026-27, marking a substantial increase of about 448% from the previous year. In conjunction, a budget allocation of ₹2,069 crore has been made, reflecting a rise of approximately 343% compared to last year. Overall, a comprehensive budget of ₹2,866.20 crore was approved on Thursday. The budget is heavily focused on the city’s expansion, new townships, and infrastructure development. The primary revenue source identified in the budget is land sales and compensation, expected to generate about ₹1,206 crore. Additionally, around ₹575 crore has been…