Ministry of Tourism
DEVELOPMENT OF DESTINATIONS UNDER SASCI
Posted On:
09 MAR 2026 5:13PM by PIB Delhi
Development and promotion of tourism including assessment of employment generation is primarily undertaken by the concerned State Government (SG)/Union Territory Administration (UTA). With the aim to develop iconic tourist centres in the country, the Ministry of Tourism issued operational guidelines along with detailed project report template under Special Assistance to the States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme. The objective of the scheme envisages the local economy growth and creation of employment opportunities through sustainable tourism projects.
As per the guidelines, the proposals were invited from the SGs for considering financial assistance to the States under the scheme. The parameters formulated for examining the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) submitted by the States covered connectivity to the site, existing tourism eco-system at site/destination, carrying capacity, availability of utility services, project impact and value envisaged which included expected increase in tourist footfall, increase tourist spend, new employment opportunities, attracting private investment etc. Accordingly, 40 projects including at culturally important sites were sanctioned by the Government of India under the scheme for ₹3295.76 Crore in the financial year 2024-25 with 100% central funding and the details of these projects is annexed.
This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Lok Sabha today
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M Annadurai
ANNEXURE
List of projects sanctioned in 2024-25 under Special assistance to states for capital investment (SASCI Scheme) - Development of iconic tourist centres to global scale:
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S. No.
|
State
|
Year of Sanction
|
Name of the Project
|
Sanctioned Cost
(₹ Crore)
|
-
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Enriching the Fort and Gorge Experience in Gandikota
|
77.91
|
-
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Akhanda Godavari- (Havelok Bridge & Pushkar Ghat) in Raja Mahendravaram
|
94.44
|
-
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Siang Adventure & Eco-Retreat in Pasighat
|
46.48
|
-
|
Assam
|
2024-25
|
Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati
|
97.12
|
-
|
Assam
|
2024-25
|
Beautification of Rang Ghar in Sivasagar
|
94.76
|
-
|
Bihar
|
2024-25
|
Development of Matsyagandha Lake in Saharsa
|
97.61
|
-
|
Bihar
|
2024-25
|
Karamchat Eco-Tourism and Adventure Hub in Karamchat
|
49.51
|
-
|
Chhattisgarh
|
2024-25
|
Development of Chitrotpala Film City in Raipur
|
95.79
|
-
|
Chhattisgarh
|
2024-25
|
Development of Tribal & Cultural Convention Centre in Raipur
|
51.87
|
-
|
Goa
|
2024-25
|
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum in Ponda
|
97.46
|
-
|
Goa
|
2024-25
|
Townsquare in Porvorim
|
90.74
|
-
|
Gujarat
|
2024-25
|
Ecotourism Destination at Kerly (Mokarsagar) in Porbandar
|
99.50
|
-
|
Gujarat
|
2024-25
|
Tented City and Convention Centre in Dhordo
|
51.56
|
-
|
Jharkhand
|
2024-25
|
Eco-Tourism Development of Tilaiyya” in Koderma
|
34.87
|
-
|
Karnataka
|
2024-25
|
Ecotourism & Cultural Hub at Roerich and Devika Rani Estate Tataguni in Bengaluru
|
99.17
|
-
|
Karnataka
|
2024-25
|
Development of Savadatti Yallammagudda in Belgavi
|
100.00
|
-
|
Kerala
|
2024-25
|
Ashtamudi Biodiversity and Eco-recreational Hub in Kollam
|
59.71
|
-
|
Kerala
|
2024-25
|
Global Gateway to Malabar's Cultural Crucible in Sargaalayaa
|
95.34
|
-
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Orchha A Medieval Splendour in Orchha
|
99.92
|
-
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
International Convention Centre for MICE in Bhopal
|
99.38
|
-
|
Maharashtra
|
2024-25
|
INS-Guldar Underwater Museum, Artificial Reef, and submarine Tourism in Sindhudurg
|
46.91
|
-
|
Maharashtra
|
2024-25
|
Development of RAM-KAL PATH in Nashik
|
99.14
|
-
|
Manipur
|
2024-25
|
Loktak Lake Experience in Loktak
|
89.48
|
-
|
Meghalaya
|
2024-25
|
MICE Infrastructure in Mawkhanu
|
99.27
|
-
|
Meghalaya
|
2024-25
|
Redevelopment of Umiam Lake in Shillong
|
99.27
|
-
|
Odisha
|
2024-25
|
Development of Hirakund
|
99.90
|
-
|
Odisha
|
2024-25
|
Development of Satkosia
|
99.99
|
-
|
Punjab
|
2024-25
|
Development of Heritage Street as a tribute to Shaheed-e-Azam, Sardar Bhaghat Singh at Khatkar Kalan in SBS Nagar
|
53.45
|
-
|
Rajasthan
|
2024-25
|
Development at Amber-Nahargarh and Surrounding Area in Jaipur
|
49.31
|
-
|
Rajasthan
|
2024-25
|
Development at Jal Mahal in Jaipur
|
96.61
|
-
|
Sikkim
|
2024-25
|
Skywalk, Bhaleydhunga, Yangang in Namchi
|
97.37
|
-
|
Sikkim
|
2024-25
|
Border Experience in Nathula
|
68.19
|
-
|
Tamil Nadu
|
2024-25
|
Development of Nandavanam Heritage Park in Mammallapuram
|
99.67
|
-
|
Tamil Nadu
|
2024-25
|
Eco Park at Race Course in Ooty
|
70.23
|
-
|
Telangana
|
2024-25
|
Ramappa Region Sustainable Tourism Circuit in Ramappa
|
73.74
|
-
|
Telangana
|
2024-25
|
Somasilla Wellness & Spiritual Retreat in Nallamala
|
68.10
|
-
|
Tripura
|
2024-25
|
Shakti Peethas Park at Banduar in Gomati
|
97.70
|
-
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Development of Bateshwar in District-Agra
|
74.05
|
-
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Integrated Buddhist Tourism Development in Shrawasti
|
80.24
|
-
|
Uttarakhand
|
2024-25
|
Iconic City Rishikesh: Rafting Base Station in Rishikesh
|
100.00
|
|
Total
|
3295.76
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