New Delhi, Feb 13 (PTI) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Thursday presented a budget of Rs 17,000 crore for the next financial year, setting aside Rs 4,907.11 crore for sanitation.

In the special budget meeting, MCD Commissioner Ashwani Kumar presented the budget estimates for 2025-26, outlining key allocations for various sectors.

According to the proposal, the education sector has been allocated Rs 1,693.73 crore, while Rs 1,833.51 crore has been earmarked for healthcare.

The horticulture department has been allotted Rs 393.26 crore, reflecting efforts to enhance green spaces and urban landscaping. PTI NSM MHS OZ OZ

Municipal budget allocation prioritises sanitation and essential services, signalling focus on waste management and public health. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi presented a Rs 17,000 crore budget for 2025-26 allocating Rs 4,907.11 crore to sanitation, Rs 1,693.73 crore to education, Rs 1,833.51 crore to healthcare, and Rs 393.26 crore to horticulture, indicating prioritisation of waste management, public services, and urban green infrastructure.