Ministry of Tourism
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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

  1.  

Andhra Pradesh

Enriching the Fort and Gorge Experience in Gandikota

77.91

113.75

Ongoing

83%

26-11-2024

30-08-2026

  1.  

Andhra Pradesh

Akhanda Godavari- (Havelok Bridge & Pushkar Ghat) in Raja Mahendravaram

94.44

Ongoing

69%

26-11-2024

30-08-2026

  1.  

Arunachal Pradesh

Siang Adventure & Eco-Retreat in Pasighat

46.48

30.67

Ongoing

78%

26-11-2024

04-09-2026

  1.  

Assam

Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati

97.12

191.88

Ongoing

56%

26-11-2024

28-02-2027

  1.  

Assam

Beautification of Rang Ghar in Sivasagar

94.76

Ongoing

43%

26-11-2024

28-02-2027

  1.  

Bihar

Development of Matsyagandha Lake in Saharsa

97.61

97.10

Ongoing

29%

26-11-2024

31-12-2026

  1.  

Bihar

Karamchat Eco-Tourism and Adventure Hub in Karamchat

49.51

Ongoing

78%

26-11-2024

31-12-2026

  1.  

Chhattisgarh

Development of Chitrotpala Film City in Raipur

95.79

97.45

Ongoing

3%

26-11-2024

31-09-2027

  1.  

Chhattisgarh

Development of Tribal & Cultural Convention Centre in Raipur

51.87

Ongoing

2%

26-11-2024

31-09-2027

  1.  

Goa

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum in Ponda

97.46

188.20

Ongoing

38%

26-11-2024

30-01-2027

  1.  

Goa

Townsquare in Porvorim

90.74

Ongoing

54%

26-11-2024

30-01-2027

  1.  

Gujarat

Ecotourism Destination at Kerly (Mokarsagar) in Porbandar

99.50

151.06

Ongoing

31%

26-11-2024

30-03-2027

  1.  

Gujarat

Tented City and Convention Centre in Dhordo

51.56

Physically Completed

100%

26-11-2024

Physically Completed

  1.  

Jharkhand

Eco-Tourism Development   of Tilaiyya” in Koderma

34.87

23.01

Stalled

0%

26-11-2024

N.A.

  1.  

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

  1.  

Karnataka

Development of Savadatti Yallammagudda in Belgavi

100.00

Ongoing

0%

26-11-2024

30-01-2027

  1.  

Kerala

Ashtamudi Biodiversity and Eco-recreational Hub in Kollam

59.71

155.05

Ongoing

55%

26-11-2024

31-07-2026

  1.  

Kerala

Global  Gateway to Malabar's Cultural Crucible in Sargaalayaa

95.34

Ongoing

71%

26-11-2024

30-09-2026

  1.  

Madhya Pradesh

Orchha A Medieval Splendour in Orchha

99.92

199.30

Ongoing

53%

26-11-2024

31-12-2026

  1.  

Madhya Pradesh

International Convention Centre for MICE in Bhopal

99.38

Ongoing

74%

26-11-2024

31-12-2026

  1.  

Maharashtra

INS-Guldar Underwater Museum, Artificial Reef, and submarine Tourism in Sindhudurg

46.91

146.05

Ongoing

55%

26-11-2024

30-03-2028

  1.  

Maharashtra

Development of RAM-KAL PATH in Nashik

99.14

Ongoing

73%

26-11-2024

30-03-2027

  1.  

Manipur

Loktak Lake Experience in Loktak

89.48

59.06

Not Started

0%

26-11-2024

N.A.

  1.  

Meghalaya

MICE Infrastructure in Mawkhanu

99.27

198.54

Ongoing

12%

26-11-2024

30-10-2027

  1.  

Meghalaya

Redevelopment of Umiam Lake in Shillong

99.27

Ongoing

49%

26-11-2024

30-10-2027

  1.  

Odisha

Development of Hirakund

99.90

131.92

Ongoing

8%

26-11-2024

30-03-2027

  1.  

Odisha

Development of Satkosia

99.99

Ongoing

0%

26-11-2024

30-08-2028

  1.  

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

  1.  

Rajasthan

Development at Amber- Nahargarh and Surrounding Area in Jaipur

49.31

96.30

Ongoing

70%

26-11-2024

30-03-2027

  1.  

Rajasthan

Development at Jal Mahal in Jaipur

96.61

Ongoing

31%

26-11-2024

30-03-2027

  1.  

Sikkim

Skywalk, Bhaleydhunga, Yangang in Namchi

97.37

109.27

Ongoing

57%

26-11-2024

30-10-2026

  1.  

Sikkim

Border Experience in Nathula

68.19

Ongoing

69%

26-11-2024

30-10-2026

  1.  

Tamil Nadu

Development   of Nandavanam Heritage Park  in Mammallapuram

99.67

112.13

Ongoing

7%

26-11-2024

30-03-2027

  1.  

Tamil Nadu

Eco Park at Race Course in Ooty

70.23

Ongoing

6%

04-11-2025

30-01-2027

  1.  

Telangana

Ramappa Region Sustainable Tourism Circuit in Ramappa

73.74

93.62

Ongoing

57%

26-11-2024

31-12-2026

  1.  

Telangana

Somasilla Wellness & Spiritual Retreat in Nallamala

68.10

Ongoing

22%

26-11-2024

31-12-2026

  1.  

Tripura

Shakti Peethas Park at Banduar in Gomati

97.70

97.70

Ongoing

55%

26-11-2024

30-03-2027

  1.  

Uttar Pradesh

Development of Bateshwar in District-Agra

74.05

101.83

Ongoing

56%

26-11-2024

30-10-2026

  1.  

Uttar

Pradesh

Integrated Buddhist Tourism

Development in Shrawasti

80.24

Ongoing

71%

26-11-2024

30-10-2026

  1.  

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)

  1.  

Himachal Pradesh

250.00

250.00

  1.  

Mizoram

250.00

250.00

  1.  

Nagaland

250.00

250.00

Total

750.00

750.00

 

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RK


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