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Surat Municipal Budget 2026–27: No Tax Increase, Big Focus on Roads, Riverfront and Schools

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The Surat Municipal Corporation draft budget for the financial year 2026 27 was first presented at ₹10,593 crore in February 2026. Later, the Standing Committee revised and approved the total budget at ₹11,301 crore. This new budget focuses on infrastructure, public welfare, and education development in the city. Key Budget Highlights No Tax Increase For … Read more

Surat Metro Phase I Moves Ahead with Tunnel Breakthrough and Fast Construction Progress

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Surat’s ambitious Metro Phase I project has achieved a significant engineering milestone, with tunnel boring machine ‘Amrit’ completing the final underground breakthrough at Chowk Bazar on February 11, 2026. This achievement in one of the city’s most densely populated areas marks the completion of tunneling work for a critical section of the network. Project Progress … Read more