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Government of India
Ministry of Tourism
09 MAR 2026 5:13PM by PIB Delhi
DEVELOPMENT OF DESTINATIONS UNDER SASCI

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:

 

S. No.

State

Year of Sanction

Name of the Project

Sanctioned Cost

(₹ Crore)
  1.  

Andhra Pradesh

2024-25

Enriching the Fort and Gorge Experience in Gandikota

77.91
  1.  

Andhra Pradesh

2024-25

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

94.44
  1.  

Arunachal Pradesh

2024-25

Siang Adventure & Eco-Retreat in Pasighat

46.48
  1.  

Assam

2024-25

Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati

97.12
  1.  

Assam

2024-25

Beautification of Rang Ghar in Sivasagar

94.76
  1.  

Bihar

2024-25

Development of Matsyagandha Lake in Saharsa

97.61
  1.  

Bihar

2024-25

Karamchat Eco-Tourism and Adventure Hub in Karamchat

49.51
  1.  

Chhattisgarh

2024-25

Development of Chitrotpala Film City in Raipur

95.79
  1.  

Chhattisgarh

2024-25

Development of Tribal & Cultural Convention Centre in Raipur

51.87
  1.  

Goa

2024-25

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum in Ponda

97.46
  1.  

Goa

2024-25

Townsquare in Porvorim

90.74
  1.  

Gujarat

2024-25

Ecotourism Destination at Kerly (Mokarsagar) in Porbandar

99.50
  1.  

Gujarat

2024-25

Tented City and Convention Centre in Dhordo

51.56
  1.  

Jharkhand

2024-25

Eco-Tourism Development of Tilaiyya” in Koderma

34.87
  1.  

Karnataka

2024-25

Ecotourism & Cultural Hub at Roerich and Devika Rani Estate Tataguni in Bengaluru

99.17
  1.  

Karnataka

2024-25

Development of Savadatti Yallammagudda in Belgavi

100.00
  1.  

Kerala

2024-25

Ashtamudi Biodiversity and Eco-recreational Hub in Kollam

59.71
  1.  

Kerala

2024-25

Global Gateway to Malabar's Cultural Crucible in Sargaalayaa

95.34
  1.  

Madhya Pradesh

2024-25

Orchha A Medieval Splendour in Orchha

99.92
  1.  

Madhya Pradesh

2024-25

International Convention Centre for MICE in Bhopal

99.38
  1.  

Maharashtra

2024-25

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

46.91
  1.  

Maharashtra

2024-25

Development of RAM-KAL PATH in Nashik

99.14
  1.  

Manipur

2024-25

Loktak Lake Experience in Loktak

89.48
  1.  

Meghalaya

2024-25

MICE Infrastructure in Mawkhanu

99.27
  1.  

Meghalaya

2024-25

Redevelopment of Umiam Lake in Shillong

99.27
  1.  

Odisha

2024-25

Development of Hirakund

99.90
  1.  

Odisha

2024-25

Development of Satkosia

99.99
  1.  

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
  1.  

Rajasthan

2024-25

Development at Amber-Nahargarh and Surrounding Area in Jaipur

49.31
  1.  

Rajasthan

2024-25

Development at Jal Mahal in Jaipur

96.61
  1.  

Sikkim

2024-25

Skywalk, Bhaleydhunga, Yangang in Namchi

97.37
  1.  

Sikkim

2024-25

Border Experience in Nathula

68.19
  1.  

Tamil Nadu

2024-25

Development of Nandavanam Heritage Park in Mammallapuram

99.67
  1.  

Tamil Nadu

2024-25

Eco Park at Race Course in Ooty

70.23
  1.  

Telangana

2024-25

Ramappa Region Sustainable Tourism Circuit in Ramappa

73.74
  1.  

Telangana

2024-25

Somasilla Wellness & Spiritual Retreat in Nallamala

68.10
  1.  

Tripura

2024-25

Shakti Peethas Park at Banduar in Gomati

97.70
  1.  

Uttar Pradesh

2024-25

Development of Bateshwar in District-Agra

74.05
  1.  

Uttar Pradesh

2024-25

Integrated Buddhist Tourism Development in Shrawasti

80.24
  1.  

Uttarakhand

2024-25

Iconic City Rishikesh: Rafting Base Station in Rishikesh

100.00

Total

3295.76

 

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