Chandigarh, Oct. 30 -- The municipal corporation (MC) has proposed a Rs.30-lakh budget for the 39th Chrysanthemum Show, tentatively scheduled for the second or third week of December. The matter will come up for discussion at the finance and contract committee meeting on Friday.

The Chrysanthemum Show is an annual feature, held at the Terraced Garden in Sector 33, during which government, semi-government and private institutions and growers take part in flower-arrangement competitions. The proposed expenditure covers publicity and branding, cultural programmes, tentage and catering, electrical arrangements, prizes, mementoes and unforeseen expenses. The budget is subject to approval from the committee.

Another proposal seeks Rs.12 lakh ...