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Official TranscriptMinistry of Tourism IMPLEMENTATION OF SASCI SCHEME प्रव तथ: 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...
Ministry of Tourism IMPLEMENTATION OF SASCI SCHEME प्रव तथ: 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.
ANNEXUREList of SASCI Tourism Projects sanctioned during Financial Year 2024-25: (in ₹ Crore) S. No. State Name of the Sanctioned Amount Work PhysicalSanction As per Stat Project Cost Released Status Progress Date Governmen Report- (as per (in %) PMIS) Revised Expected Date of Completion
1. Andhra Enriching the 77.91 113.75 Ongoing 83% 26-11- 30-08-2026 Pradesh Fort and Gorge 2024 Experience in Gandikota
2. Andhra Akhanda 94.44 Ongoing 69% 26-11- 30-08-2026 Pradesh Godavari- 2024 (Havelok Bridge & Pushkar Ghat) in Raja Mahendravaram
3. Arunachal Siang Adventure 46.48 30.67 Ongoing 78% 26-11- 04-09-2026 Pradesh & Eco-Retreat in 2024 Pasighat
4. Assam Assam State Zoo 97.12 191.88 Ongoing 56% 26-11- 28-02-2027 Cum Botanical 2024 Garden in Guwahati
5. Assam Beautification of 94.76 Ongoing 43% 26-11- 28-02-2027 Rang Ghar in 2024 Sivasagar
6. Bihar Development of 97.61 97.10 Ongoing 29% 26-11- 31-12-2026 Matsyagandha 2024 Lake in Saharsa
7. Bihar Karamchat Eco- 49.51 Ongoing 78% 26-11- 31-12-2026 Tourism and 2024 Adventure Hub in Karamchat8. Chhattisgarh Development of 95.79 97.45 Ongoing 3% 26-11- 31-09-2027 Chitrotpala Film 2024 City in Raipur
9. Chhattisgarh Development of 51.87 Ongoing 2% 26-11- 31-09-2027 Tribal & 2024 Cultural Convention Centre in Raipur
10. Goa Chhatrapati 97.46 188.20 Ongoing 38% 26-11- 30-01-2027 Shivaji Maharaj 2024 Museum in Ponda
11. Goa Townsquare in 90.74 Ongoing 54% 26-11- 30-01-2027 Porvorim 2024
12. Gujarat Ecotourism 99.50 151.06 Ongoing 31% 26-11- 30-03-2027 Destination at 2024 Kerly
(Mokarsagar) in Porbandar
13. Gujarat Tented City and 51.56 Physically 100% 26-11- Physically Convention Completed 2024 Completed Centre in Dhordo
14. Jharkhand Eco-Tourism 34.87 23.01 Stalled 0% 26-11- N.A.
Development 2024 of Tilaiyya” in Koderma
15. Karnataka Ecotourism & 99.17 131.45 Ongoing 12% 26-11- 30-01-2027 Cultural Hub at 2024 Roerich and Devika Rani Estate Tataguni in Bengaluru
16. Karnataka Development of 100.00 Ongoing 0% 26-11- 30-01-2027 Savadatti 2024 Yallammagudda in Belgavi17. Kerala Ashtamudi 59.71 155.05 Ongoing 55% 26-11- 31-07-2026 Biodiversity and 2024 Eco-recreational Hub in Kollam
18. Kerala Global Gateway 95.34 Ongoing 71% 26-11- 30-09-2026 to Malabar's 2024 Cultural Crucible in Sargaalayaa
19. Madhya Orchha A 99.92 199.30 Ongoing 53% 26-11- 31-12-2026 Pradesh Medieval 2024 Splendour in Orchha
20. Madhya International 99.38 Ongoing 74% 26-11- 31-12-2026 Pradesh Convention 2024 Centre for MICE in Bhopal
21. Maharashtra INS-Guldar 46.91 146.05 Ongoing 55% 26-11- 30-03-2028 Underwater 2024 Museum, Artificial Reef, and submarine Tourism in Sindhudurg
22. Maharashtra Development of 99.14 Ongoing 73% 26-11- 30-03-2027 RAM-KAL 2024 PATH in Nashik
23. Manipur Loktak Lake 89.48 59.06 Not 0% 26-11- N.A.
Experience in Started 2024 Loktak
24. Meghalaya MICE 99.27 198.54 Ongoing 12% 26-11- 30-10-2027 Infrastructure in 2024 Mawkhanu
25. Meghalaya Redevelopment 99.27 Ongoing 49% 26-11- 30-10-2027 of Umiam Lake 2024 in Shillong26. Odisha Development of 99.90 131.92 Ongoing 8% 26-11- 30-03-2027 Hirakund 2024
27. Odisha Development of 99.99 Ongoing 0% 26-11- 30-08-2028 Satkosia 2024
28. Punjab Development of 53.45 53.45 Ongoing 70% 26-11- 31-12-2026 Heritage Street 2024 as a tribute to Shaheed-e- Azam, Sardar Bhaghat Singh at Khatkar Kalan in SBS Nagar
29. Rajasthan Development at 49.31 96.30 Ongoing 70% 26-11- 30-03-2027 Amber- 2024 Nahargarh and Surrounding Area in Jaipur
30. Rajasthan Development at 96.61 Ongoing 31% 26-11- 30-03-2027 Jal Mahal in 2024 Jaipur
31. Sikkim Skywalk, 97.37 109.27 Ongoing 57% 26-11- 30-10-2026 Bhaleydhunga, 2024 Yangang in Namchi
32. Sikkim Border 68.19 Ongoing 69% 26-11- 30-10-2026 Experience in 2024 Nathula
33. Tamil Nadu Development 99.67 112.13 Ongoing 7% 26-11- 30-03-2027 of Nandavanam 2024 Heritage Park in Mammallapuram
34. Tamil Nadu Eco Park at Race 70.23 Ongoing 6% 04-11- 30-01-2027 Course in Ooty 202535. Telangana Ramappa 73.74 93.62 Ongoing 57% 26-11- 31-12-2026 Region 2024 Sustainable Tourism Circuit in Ramappa
36. Telangana Somasilla 68.10 Ongoing 22% 26-11- 31-12-2026 Wellness & 2024 Spiritual Retreat in Nallamala
37. Tripura Shakti Peethas 97.70 97.70 Ongoing 55% 26-11- 30-03-2027 Park at Banduar 2024 in Gomati
38. Uttar Development of 74.05 101.83 Ongoing 56% 26-11- 30-10-2026 Pradesh Bateshwar in 2024 District-Agra
39. Uttar Integrated 80.24 Ongoing 71% 26-11- 30-10-2026 Buddhist 2024 Pradesh Tourism Development in Shrawasti
40. Uttarakhand Iconic City 100.00 66.00 Ongoing 46% 26-11- 31-10-2026
Rishikesh: 2024 Rafting Base Station in Rishikesh Total 3295.76 2644.79 List of SASCI Tourism Projects sanctioned during Financial Year 2025-26:
S. No. State Sanctioned Cost Amount Released (in ₹ Crore) (in ₹ Crore)
1. Himachal Pradesh 250.00 250.00
2. Mizoram 250.00 250.00
3. Nagaland 250.00 250.00Total 750.00 750.00 ****** RK (रलीज़ आईडी: 2299072) आगंतुक पटल : 1528 इस वज्ञ को इन भाषाओ ंम पढ़: Urdu , ही