Ministry of Tourism
IMPLEMENTATION OF SASCI SCHEME
प्रविष्टि तिथि:
13 AUG 2026 6:06PM by PIB Delhi
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)-Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale initiative scheme.
As per the guidelines, the proposals were invited from the State Governments 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 were sanctioned across 23 States in the country including two projects in the state of Karnataka 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.
Further, Department of Expenditure amended SASCI guidelines for 2025-26 and as per amended guidelines, States which did not avail funds under Part-III of SASCI 2024-25 are eligible to avail Special Assistance of not more than Rs.250 crores for tourism projects under Part-II of SASCI 2025-26. As per amended guidelines, Special Assistance of Rs.250 crores have been sanctioned and released each to Nagaland, Mizoram and Himachal Pradesh for tourism projects under Part-II of SASCI 2025-26 and the details of sanction is also annexed.
The projects sanctioned under the SASCI are regularly monitored at various levels. The Guidelines for SASCI, includes National Institutional Framework comprising of Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC), Mission Directorate (MD) etc. and State Institutional Framework. The Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) and Mission Directorate (MD) includes representatives of the Ministries/Departments concerned with Culture, Housing and Urban Affairs, Civil Aviation, Road Transport and Highways, Ports, Environment and Forests, Rural Development, Railways and the Archaeological Survey of India, among others, to facilitate convergence & coordinated development. Project DPRs are also required to incorporate the applicable statutory clearances, carrying-capacity considerations, stakeholder consultations and sustainable operation and maintenance arrangements.
The Ministry has also developed a Program Management Information System (PMIS) for monitoring of its destination development related schemes as a unified digital platform to facilitate seamless information, communication, sharing and reporting system in respect of the projects undertaken as part of its various schemes. Ministry of Tourism and SGs/UTAs including project implementing agencies are integral part of this system.
This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a reply in Rajya Sabha today.
ANNEXURE
List of SASCI Tourism Projects sanctioned during Financial Year 2024-25:
(in ₹ Crore)
|
S. No.
|
State
|
Name of the Project
|
Sanctioned Cost
|
Amount Released
|
Work Status
(as per PMIS)
|
Physical Progress
(in %)
|
Sanction Date
|
As per State Government Report-
Revised Expected Date of Completion
|
-
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
Enriching the Fort and Gorge Experience in Gandikota
|
77.91
|
113.75
|
Ongoing
|
83%
|
26-11-2024
|
30-08-2026
|
-
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
Akhanda Godavari- (Havelok Bridge & Pushkar Ghat) in Raja Mahendravaram
|
94.44
|
Ongoing
|
69%
|
26-11-2024
|
30-08-2026
|
-
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
Siang Adventure & Eco-Retreat in Pasighat
|
46.48
|
30.67
|
Ongoing
|
78%
|
26-11-2024
|
04-09-2026
|
-
|
Assam
|
Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati
|
97.12
|
191.88
|
Ongoing
|
56%
|
26-11-2024
|
28-02-2027
|
-
|
Assam
|
Beautification of Rang Ghar in Sivasagar
|
94.76
|
Ongoing
|
43%
|
26-11-2024
|
28-02-2027
|
-
|
Bihar
|
Development of Matsyagandha Lake in Saharsa
|
97.61
|
97.10
|
Ongoing
|
29%
|
26-11-2024
|
31-12-2026
|
-
|
Bihar
|
Karamchat Eco-Tourism and Adventure Hub in Karamchat
|
49.51
|
Ongoing
|
78%
|
26-11-2024
|
31-12-2026
|
-
|
Chhattisgarh
|
Development of Chitrotpala Film City in Raipur
|
95.79
|
97.45
|
Ongoing
|
3%
|
26-11-2024
|
31-09-2027
|
-
|
Chhattisgarh
|
Development of Tribal & Cultural Convention Centre in Raipur
|
51.87
|
Ongoing
|
2%
|
26-11-2024
|
31-09-2027
|
-
|
Goa
|
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum in Ponda
|
97.46
|
188.20
|
Ongoing
|
38%
|
26-11-2024
|
30-01-2027
|
-
|
Goa
|
Townsquare in Porvorim
|
90.74
|
Ongoing
|
54%
|
26-11-2024
|
30-01-2027
|
-
|
Gujarat
|
Ecotourism Destination at Kerly (Mokarsagar) in Porbandar
|
99.50
|
151.06
|
Ongoing
|
31%
|
26-11-2024
|
30-03-2027
|
-
|
Gujarat
|
Tented City and Convention Centre in Dhordo
|
51.56
|
Physically Completed
|
100%
|
26-11-2024
|
Physically Completed
|
-
|
Jharkhand
|
Eco-Tourism Development of Tilaiyya” in Koderma
|
34.87
|
23.01
|
Stalled
|
0%
|
26-11-2024
|
N.A.
|
-
|
Karnataka
|
Ecotourism & Cultural Hub at Roerich and Devika Rani Estate Tataguni in Bengaluru
|
99.17
|
131.45
|
Ongoing
|
12%
|
26-11-2024
|
30-01-2027
|
-
|
Karnataka
|
Development of Savadatti Yallammagudda in Belgavi
|
100.00
|
Ongoing
|
0%
|
26-11-2024
|
30-01-2027
|
-
|
Kerala
|
Ashtamudi Biodiversity and Eco-recreational Hub in Kollam
|
59.71
|
155.05
|
Ongoing
|
55%
|
26-11-2024
|
31-07-2026
|
-
|
Kerala
|
Global Gateway to Malabar's Cultural Crucible in Sargaalayaa
|
95.34
|
Ongoing
|
71%
|
26-11-2024
|
30-09-2026
|
-
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
Orchha A Medieval Splendour in Orchha
|
99.92
|
199.30
|
Ongoing
|
53%
|
26-11-2024
|
31-12-2026
|
-
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
International Convention Centre for MICE in Bhopal
|
99.38
|
Ongoing
|
74%
|
26-11-2024
|
31-12-2026
|
-
|
Maharashtra
|
INS-Guldar Underwater Museum, Artificial Reef, and submarine Tourism in Sindhudurg
|
46.91
|
146.05
|
Ongoing
|
55%
|
26-11-2024
|
30-03-2028
|
-
|
Maharashtra
|
Development of RAM-KAL PATH in Nashik
|
99.14
|
Ongoing
|
73%
|
26-11-2024
|
30-03-2027
|
-
|
Manipur
|
Loktak Lake Experience in Loktak
|
89.48
|
59.06
|
Not Started
|
0%
|
26-11-2024
|
N.A.
|
-
|
Meghalaya
|
MICE Infrastructure in Mawkhanu
|
99.27
|
198.54
|
Ongoing
|
12%
|
26-11-2024
|
30-10-2027
|
-
|
Meghalaya
|
Redevelopment of Umiam Lake in Shillong
|
99.27
|
Ongoing
|
49%
|
26-11-2024
|
30-10-2027
|
-
|
Odisha
|
Development of Hirakund
|
99.90
|
131.92
|
Ongoing
|
8%
|
26-11-2024
|
30-03-2027
|
-
|
Odisha
|
Development of Satkosia
|
99.99
|
Ongoing
|
0%
|
26-11-2024
|
30-08-2028
|
-
|
Punjab
|
Development of Heritage Street as a tribute to Shaheed-e-Azam, Sardar Bhaghat Singh at Khatkar Kalan in SBS Nagar
|
53.45
|
53.45
|
Ongoing
|
70%
|
26-11-2024
|
31-12-2026
|
-
|
Rajasthan
|
Development at Amber- Nahargarh and Surrounding Area in Jaipur
|
49.31
|
96.30
|
Ongoing
|
70%
|
26-11-2024
|
30-03-2027
|
-
|
Rajasthan
|
Development at Jal Mahal in Jaipur
|
96.61
|
Ongoing
|
31%
|
26-11-2024
|
30-03-2027
|
-
|
Sikkim
|
Skywalk, Bhaleydhunga, Yangang in Namchi
|
97.37
|
109.27
|
Ongoing
|
57%
|
26-11-2024
|
30-10-2026
|
-
|
Sikkim
|
Border Experience in Nathula
|
68.19
|
Ongoing
|
69%
|
26-11-2024
|
30-10-2026
|
-
|
Tamil Nadu
|
Development of Nandavanam Heritage Park in Mammallapuram
|
99.67
|
112.13
|
Ongoing
|
7%
|
26-11-2024
|
30-03-2027
|
-
|
Tamil Nadu
|
Eco Park at Race Course in Ooty
|
70.23
|
Ongoing
|
6%
|
04-11-2025
|
30-01-2027
|
-
|
Telangana
|
Ramappa Region Sustainable Tourism Circuit in Ramappa
|
73.74
|
93.62
|
Ongoing
|
57%
|
26-11-2024
|
31-12-2026
|
-
|
Telangana
|
Somasilla Wellness & Spiritual Retreat in Nallamala
|
68.10
|
Ongoing
|
22%
|
26-11-2024
|
31-12-2026
|
-
|
Tripura
|
Shakti Peethas Park at Banduar in Gomati
|
97.70
|
97.70
|
Ongoing
|
55%
|
26-11-2024
|
30-03-2027
|
-
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
Development of Bateshwar in District-Agra
|
74.05
|
101.83
|
Ongoing
|
56%
|
26-11-2024
|
30-10-2026
|
-
|
Uttar
Pradesh
|
Integrated Buddhist Tourism
Development in Shrawasti
|
80.24
|
Ongoing
|
71%
|
26-11-2024
|
30-10-2026
|
-
|
Uttarakhand
|
Iconic City Rishikesh: Rafting Base Station in Rishikesh
|
100.00
|
66.00
|
Ongoing
|
46%
|
26-11-2024
|
31-10-2026
|
|
Total
|
3295.76
|
2644.79
|
|
List of SASCI Tourism Projects sanctioned during Financial Year 2025-26:
|
S. No.
|
State
|
Sanctioned Cost
(in ₹ Crore)
|
Amount Released
(in ₹ Crore)
|
-
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
250.00
|
250.00
|
-
|
Mizoram
|
250.00
|
250.00
|
-
|
Nagaland
|
250.00
|
250.00
|
|
Total
|
750.00
|
750.00
|
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