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Mangaluru Focuses on Public Asset Maintenance in 2026-27 Budget Planning
Mangaluru, December 29, 2025 – The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) held its first public consultation meeting today to begin planning the 2026-27 budget. A key focus of the discussions was ensuring the long-term maintenance of public assets after project completion. Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator H.V. Darshan emphasized that implementing agencies will be required to maintain projects for 3-5 years before handing them over to the corporation. This initiative addresses concerns that past investments, particularly those by Mangaluru Smart City Ltd (MSCL), have been wasted due to lack of upkeep.
The meeting also highlighted the persistent problem of illegal garbage dumping and the creation of black spots in the city. Darshan lamented the issue, calling it a “shame” for the well-educated population of Dakshina Kannada and inviting residents to suggest solutions. MCC Commissioner Ravichandra Naik reported that the corporation has installed CCTV cameras at 60 locations and collected over ₹1 lakh in fines last month from illegal dumpers.
Twelve members of the civil society participated in the consultation, raising issues related to waste management, roads, water supply, parking, and encroachment. Demands were also made for a drinking water testing laboratory and the creation of more parks within the city.
The MCC aims to incorporate public feedback as it develops its budget for the coming fiscal year, with a strong emphasis on responsible development and the preservation of public assets.
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