Participatory budgeting began in Porte Alegre, Brazil in 1989 and has since spread to over 300 cities worldwide. Pune, India was the first major city in India to implement participatory budgeting, starting in 2005. The process allows citizens to directly propose projects and initiatives for parts of the municipal budget. In Pune, citizens can suggest projects related to areas like roads, sanitation, parks, and more. Suggestions are reviewed and prioritized at the ward and city level. Media, non-profits, and corporations help facilitate participation. Studies show participatory budgeting in Brazil led to increased spending on education and health. In Pune, it has funded projects like school and park repairs. Pro