India, March 26 -- The Delhi Budget 2026-27 has nearly tripled allocation for the tourism sector, Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra said on Wednesday, highlighting enhanced funding for cultural programmes and public amenities across the city.

Announcing the budget on Tuesday, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said Rs 412 crore has been allocated for the tourism department, up from Rs 121 crore last year, along with a provision of Rs 173 crore for the art, culture and language department.

Mishra said while Delhi has always possessed significant tourism potential, its art, culture and tourism sectors were previously overlooked.

Highlighting the provisions of the budget, the minister said the budget mandates the tourism department to develop world-c...