Muzaffarpur Municipal Corporation or (à ¤®à ¥Âà ¤Âà ¤«à ¥Âà ¤«à ¤°à ¤ªà ¥Âà ¤° à ¤¨à ¤Âà ¤° à ¤¨à ¤¿à ¤Âà ¤®), is the civic body that governs Muzaffarpur, a city of Bihar in India. Municipal Corporation mechanism in India was introduced during British Rule with formation of municipal corporation in Madras (Chennai) in 1688, later followed by municipal corporations in Bombay (Mumbai) and Calcutta (Kolkata) by 1762. Muzaffarpur Municipal Corporation consists of democratically elected members, is headed by a Mayor, and administers the city's infrastructure, public services, and supplies. Muzaffarpur has been selected in Smart Cities Mission under Government of India. Hence, it also implement scheme and overseas projects needed for Urban Development.
Muzaffarpur Smart City is part of the Government of IndiaâÂÂs Smart Cities Mission, aimed at transforming Muzaffarpur into a modern, sustainable, and citizen-friendly urban centre. The initiative focuses on improving infrastructure, enhancing living conditions, and promoting economic growth. Key areas of development include efficient waste management, improved water supply and sanitation, better urban mobility, affordable housing, and robust information technology connectivity. Muzaffarpur was selected for the mission through a competitive process.
Initially, Muzaffarpur was allocated â¹1,580 crore for various projects under the Smart Cities Mission; however, this amount was later reduced to â¹982 crore.
The headquarters of Muzaffarpur Smart City Limited is located at the ICCC Building, Sutapatti, Pokhraira, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India.
Legend:
Greater Muzaffarpur refers to a proposed expansion of the municipal limits of the Muzaffarpur Municipal Corporation (MMC) in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India. The proposal aims to accommodate the cityâÂÂs projected urban growth over the next 30 years by extending the existing municipal jurisdiction and incorporating adjoining rural and peri-urban areas.
Initially, the proposal covered 16 gram panchayats and 47 villages. It was later revised and expanded to include 19 panchayats and 56 villages.
The proposal was prepared under the supervision of the Municipal Commissioner Vikram Viskar, with technical planning support from Town Planner Adya Kunwar, in coordination with the Circle Officers (COs) and Block Development Officers (BDOs) of Kanti, Marwan, Kurhani and Mushahari blocks. As part of the planning process, the Municipal Commissioner conducted field inspections of all villages proposed for inclusion.
After approval by the Department of Urban Development and Housing, Government of Bihar, the proposal will be published for public objections and claims, followed by notification in the official gazette. Final approval is expected around the time of the Bihar Panchayat elections.
In 1864, Muzaffarpur was declared as Municipality which later on in the year 1981 was upgraded as Municipal Corporation. The first elected body of the Municipal Corporation was constituted in the year 2002. Samir Kumar was the first elected Mayor of Muzaffarpur. Vivek Kumar was the first elected Dy Mayor. The area of Muzaffarpur Municipal Corporation is approx. 32 km<sup>2</sup> spread into 49 wards.
Every year in the month of March, the Muzaffarpur Municipal Corporation presents its budget for the development and services in Muzaffarpur city.
Muzaffarpur Municipal Corporation has approved a budget of â¹801.01 crore for the financial year 2025âÂÂ26. The budget was approved in a special meeting chaired by Mayor Nirmala Devi, where committee members made some amendments before giving their approval.http://mymmc.org/budgetFin
Key Highlights of the Budget:
key features of Muzaffarpur Municipal Corporation's budget:
BUDGET(2024âÂÂ25) - https://mymmc.org/budgetFin
BUDGET(2023âÂÂ24)- https://mymmc.org/budgetFin
BUDGET(2022âÂÂ23)- https://mymmc.org/budgetFin
The following are the income sources for the corporation from the Central and State Government
Following is the Tax related revenue for the corporation:
Following is the Non Tax related revenue for the corporation:
Muzaffarpur Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions: