leader of House in the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) Shikha Rai has proposed hike in monthly pension from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 for the widows, seriously ill people, those affected with mental diseases, deserted women, kinnars and orphan children.
The Budget proposal introduced by Rai on Monday also laid emphasis on revamping education sector by upgrading normal classes in to a smart class in 204 schools by March 2018. Though, the civic body has not introduced any new taxes. Besides, one per cent education cess on property tax has also proposed in the Budget, which will be used to better educational infrastructure in schools under the SDMC.
“The “Buniyad Project” a scheme to strengthen the basic knowledge of learning of Hindi, English and Maths will be implemented,” said Rai.
The civic body also proposed to provide a full rebate of property tax for martyrs of the armed forces and Para Military forces and their widows. Besides, medal winners in Olympics, Asian and Common Wealth Games will also avail the same rebate on property tax. It is also proposed that the ex-servicemen would also get 30 per cent rebate in the tax amount for their one residential property.
Rai further said that the ambit of ‘Atal Jan Aahar Yojana’ will be increased to cover maximum people.
In order to provide a safe atmosphere, it was proposed to install CCTV cameras in all the schools run by it. “A special stress on fire safety will also be given in the schools. A centralised common kitchen for the Mid-Day Meal at Kalkaji will be constructed soon,” she said. A provision will also be made to avail sanitary pads to the girl students in need.
The SDMC also proposed that it will observe ‘Saturday’; a bag less day in schools and students will be given a chance to take part in extra curriculum activities.
Rai also mentioned that the SDMC is not in favour of charging parking free for parking vehicles inside the colonies.
It was also announced that 16 Multi level automated car parking will be made in 2018-19 financial year.
To revamp the health facilities, the civic body has also decided to start a new health centers, lab and imaging services in eight major dispensaries in its jurisdiction.