Ekrem İmamoğlu, as the Mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM), made the 2025 budget presentation. In this comprehensive presentation, many topics were discussed such as the economic future of Istanbul, infrastructure projects, social aid and environmental investments. In this article, we will examine IMM's plans for 2025 in detail.
Budget 2025: Eye-Catching Figures
Consolidated budget for 2025, including IMM, IETT and ISKI 564 billion pounds This budget reveals the extent of economic changes and the challenges faced by IMM in the last five years.
- Budget for 2019: 36 billion pounds
- Budget for 2025: 564 billion pounds
Although this increase represents a large growth in nominal terms, İmamoğlu stated that these figures do not meet expectations in terms of economic prosperity.
Strategic Plan and Vision
The 2025-2029 Strategic Plan of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality stands out as an important road map that determines long-term goals and shapes the future of Istanbul.
- Fair and Transparent Management: IMM's management approach is based on transparency, accountability and participation.
- Sustainable Environmental Policies: Renewable energy investments and environmentally friendly projects are among the priority targets.
- Community Participation: The strategic plan was prepared with a broad participatory approach to meet the needs and expectations of citizens.
Transportation and Infrastructure Investments
Transportation, one of Istanbul's biggest problems, was included as one of the priority areas in the 2025 budget. Total 39 billion lira, is allocated to rail system projects.
- Metro Projects:
- Beylikdüzü-Sefaköy-TÜYAP Metro Line
- Uskudar-Kadıköy-Maltepe Tram Line
- HIZRAY (Fast Rail System)
- Share of Rail Systems: By 2029, the proportion of rail systems in public transportation is aimed to be increased to 39,5%.
In addition, the total cost of maritime transportation 6 billion pounds The budget has been allocated and optimization is planned with smaller and faster vehicles.
Social Aid and Support Programs
IMM has allocated large resources to social assistance projects aimed at improving the quality of life of citizens. In the 2025 budget, a total of 34,5 billion liras were allocated for transfers to households. is foreseen.
- Mother Card Project: Mothers with children aged 0-4 are offered free travel on public transport services.
- City Restaurants and Needs Support: Affordable meals and basic needs support are provided to citizens in need.
- Our Home Istanbul Project: In 2025, 2 billion liras have been allocated for new nursery projects.
Fighting Against Economic Challenges
Ekrem İmamoğlu, drew attention to the economic crises that Turkey has experienced in the last five years in his presentation. In particular, the rapid increase in the dollar exchange rate has imposed serious costs on the IMM budget.
- Dollar exchange rate: The exchange rate, which was 2019 TL in 5,5, is close to 35 TL today.
- Interest Expenses: The government's interest payments totaled over 2 trillion lira.
Green and Sustainable Istanbul
IMM attaches great importance to environmental and energy projects. Renewable energy investments, is at the core of environmental sustainability goals. In addition, Melen Dam The completion of water management projects such as these aims to meet Istanbul's long-term water needs.
Investments in Culture, Arts and Education
In order to enrich the cultural and social life of Istanbul, IMM's cultural centers and education projects continue rapidly.
- Cultural Centers: In 2025, social participation will be increased through events such as theater, concerts and exhibitions.
- Our Home is Istanbul: With 105 active nurseries, 20 thousand children will be educated annually.
IMM's 2025 budget has been prepared comprehensively to meet the economic, social and environmental needs of Istanbul. Ekrem İmamoğluThese efforts, carried out under the leadership of , to make Istanbul a more livable city, offer a hopeful vision to citizens.
