Chandigarh, Feb. 2 -- In the 2025-26 Union Budget, unveiled by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, Rs.6,983 crore were allocated for Chandigarh, with key sectors such as education and health receiving the biggest piece of the pie.

While this marks a Rs.470 crore (7.21%) increase from previous year's allocation of Rs.6,513 crore, the budget falls short of the Rs.7,900-crore funds sought by the administration.

Of the total budget, Rs.6,185.18 crore has been earmarked under the revenue head, which is Rs.326.56 crore more than the previous year. This will be used for salaries and other recurring expenses. Under the capital head, the UT has been allocated Rs.798 crore, an increase of Rs.143 crore. Funds under the capital head ar...