Ministry of Tourism
Government sanctioned 40 projects in 23 States for ₹ 3295.76 Crore in Financial Year 2024-25 under SASCI Scheme
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13 FEB 2025 5:29PM by PIB Delhi
Government of India sanctioned 40 projects in 23 States for ₹ 3295.76 Crore in Financial Year 2024-25 under ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale’ Scheme with the objective to comprehensively develop iconic tourist centres in the country, branding and marketing them at global scale. Details of the sanctioned projects under this scheme is Annexed.
Salient features of this endeavour include developing end to end tourist experience, funding support to the shortlisted proposals, strengthening all points of the tourist value chain, harnessing quality expertise for design and development, sustainable operations and maintenance etc. The projects have been identified based on the project proposals submitted by the concerned State Governments, its examination on the prescribed parameters such as connectivity to the site, tourism eco-system, carrying capacity, sustainability measures, sustainable operation and management, project impact and value created, tourism marketing plans for Domestic and Inbound (Global) Markets etc. The project will be implemented and managed by the concerned State Governments in a sustainable manner.
Ministry of Tourism as part of its ongoing initiative promotes various tourism destinations and products of the country holistically in domestic and international markets under brand line of ‘Incredible India’ through various promotional initiatives such as website, social media promotions, participation in events, assistance to State Governments for organizing fairs and festivals, etc. In addition, promotion of destinations and products is also done by the respective State Governments/ UT Administrations.
This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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ANNEXURE
List of Projects Sanctioned Under ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale’:-
|
S.No.
|
State
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Project Name
|
Cost
(₹ in Crore)
|
| |
Andhra Pradesh
|
- 1. Gandikota - Enriching the Fort and Gorge Experience
|
77.91
|
- 2. Akhanda Godavari: (Havelock Bridge & Pushkar Ghat), Rajamahendravaram
|
94.44
|
| |
Arunachal Pradesh
|
- 3. Siang Adventure & Eco-Retreat, Pasighat
|
46.48
|
| |
Assam
|
- 4. Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden, Guwahati
|
97.12
|
- 5. Beautification of Rang Ghar at Sivasagar
|
94.76
|
| |
Bihar
|
- 6. Development of Matsyagandha Lake, Saharsa
|
97.61
|
- 7. Karamchat Eco-Tourism and Adventure Hub
|
49.51
|
| |
Chhattisgarh
|
- 8. Development of Chitrotpala Film City
|
95.79
|
- 9. Development of Tribal & Cultural Convention Centre
|
51.87
|
| |
Goa
|
- 10. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum, Ponda
|
97.46
|
- 11. Proposed Townsquare, Povorim
|
90.74
|
|
|
Gujarat
|
- 12. Ecotourism Destination at Kerly (Mokarsagar), Porbandar
|
99.50
|
- 13. Tented City and Convention Centre, Dhordo
|
51.56
|
| |
Jharkhand
|
- 14. Eco-Tourism Development of Tilaiyya, Koderma
|
34.87
|
| |
Karnataka
|
- 15. Ecotourism & Cultural Hub at Roerich and Devika Rani Estate Tataguni, Bengaluru
|
99.17
|
- 16. Development of Savadatti Yallammagudda, Belgavi
|
100.00
|
| |
Kerala
|
- 17. Ashtamudi Biodiversity and Eco-recreational Hub, Kollam
|
59.71
|
- 18. Sargaalaya: Global Gateway to Malabar's Cultural Crucible
|
95.34
|
| |
Madhya Pradesh
|
- 19. Orchha A Medieval Splendour
|
99.92
|
- 20. International Convention Centre for MICE in Bhopal
|
99.38
|
| |
Maharashtra
|
- 21. Ex-INS Guldar Underwater Museum, Artificial Reef, and Submarine Tourism, Sindhudurg
|
46.91
|
- 22. Development of "RAM-KAL PATH" at Nashik
|
99.14
|
| |
Manipur
|
- 23. Loktak Lake Experience
|
89.48
|
| |
Meghalaya
|
- 24. MICE Infrastructure at Mawkhanu, Shillong
|
99.27
|
- 25. Re-development of Umiam Lake, Shillong
|
99.27
|
|
|
Odisha
|
- 26. Development of Hirakud
|
99.90
|
- 27. Development of Satkosia
|
99.99
|
| |
Punjab
|
- 28. Development of Heritage Street, SBS Nagar
|
53.45
|
| |
Rajasthan
|
- 29. Development at Amber-Nahargarh and surrounding Area, Jaipur
|
49.31
|
- 30. Development at JalMahal, Jaipur
|
96.61
|
| |
Sikkim
|
- 31. Skywalk, Bhaleydhunga, Yangang, Namchi
|
97.37
|
- 32. Border Experience, Nathula
|
68.19
|
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
- 33. Nandavanam Heritage Park at Mamallapuram
|
99.67
|
- 34. Garden of flowers at Devala, Ooty
|
70.23
|
| |
Telangana
|
- 35. Ramappa Region Sustainable Tourism Circuit
|
73.74
|
- 36. Somasilla Wellness & Spiritual Retreat Nallamala
|
68.10
|
|
|
Tripura
|
- 37. 51 Shakti Peethas Park at Banduar, Gomati
|
97.70
|
| |
Uttar Pradesh
|
- 38. Development of Bateshwar, District- Agra
|
74.05
|
- 39. Integrated Buddhist Tourism Development, Shrawasti
|
80.24
|
| |
Uttarakhand
|
- 40. Iconic City Rishikesh: Rafting Base Station
|
100.00
|
|
TOTAL
|
3,295.76
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