<h1>Maharashtra Deputy CM Unveils Rs 74,427 Crore 'People-Centric' Budget: Focus on Health, Education, Environment, No Tax Hikes</h1> Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister announced the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's budget as 'people-centric,' emphasizing no tax hikes while focusing on health, education, and the environment. The budget, the largest ever at Rs 74,427.41 crore, shows a 14.19% increase, with a surplus of Rs 60.65 crore. Key initiatives include making Mumbai pothole-free in two years, creating a 'Mumbai Eye,' and developing a 300-acre central park. The budget aims to benefit students, the working class, the poor, women, and businesses, with significant increases in capital expenditure and plans to enhance over 1,000 gardens in the city.