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IMPLEMENTATION OF SASCI SCHEME
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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