UP’s municipal bodies record 44.5% increase in revenue collection

Lucknow : The municipal bodies of Uttar Pradesh collected a total revenue of ₹5,568 crore in the financial year 2024-25, registering an impressive growth of 44.5%.

The 17 major municipal corporations under the Urban Development Department collected a total revenue of ₹4,586 crore, 11% more than the target of ₹4,140 crore.

The revenue growth of small towns was higher than that of big cities. Mathura recorded a spectacular growth of 106% and Jhansi 85%.

Mathura – 106% increase
Jhansi – 85% increase
Ghaziabad – 72% increase

▪️Tax revenue – increased from ₹2,235.48 crore to ₹2,870.4 crore (28% increase)

▪️Non-tax revenue – increased from ₹904.73 crore to ₹1,715.27 crore (90% increase)

▪️Ghaziabad recorded a 336% increase in non-tax revenue, while Moradabad saw a 29% decline.

Top-performing cities based on revenue collection

Lucknow – ₹1,355.32 crore

Kanpur – ₹720.62 crore

Ghaziabad – ₹609.89 crore

Top-performing cities based on non-tax revenue growth

Ghaziabad – 336% growth

Mathura and Jhansi – highest growth rate

Data from all 762 state urban local bodies, including municipal corporations, municipal councils, and nagar panchayats, show a consistent upward trend in revenue collection over the last four years.

▪️2021-22 – ₹2,494.42 crore
▪️2022-23 – ₹2,915.01 crore
▪️2023-24 – ₹3,853.23 crore
▪️2024-25 – ₹5,568 crore

Revenue growth will boost urban development

▪️Improvement in cleanliness ranking and air quality
▪️Better urban infrastructure, waste management and water supply
▪️Improvement in public transport
▪️Financial independence will allow ULBs to get more central assistance, benefiting from schemes like the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and the 15th Finance Commission.

Amrit Abhijat, Principal Secretary of the Urban Development Department, said, “Financial independence is the cornerstone of urban governance reform. The more revenue local bodies earn, the more central grants they will get. This will improve urban infrastructure and civic services.” The increase in revenue is making municipal bodies self-reliant, which will lead to better urban amenities in the future.