Ministry of Tourism
SASCI Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism
Posted On:
21 JUL 2025 4:47PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Tourism issued operational guidelines for ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale’(SASCI) with the objective to comprehensively develop iconic tourist centres in the country, branding and marketing them at global scale.
Salient features of this endeavour include developing end to end tourist experience, funding support to the shortlisted proposals, strengthening all points of the tourist value chain, harnessing quality expertise for design and development, sustainable operations and maintenance etc.
The projects have been identified based on the project proposals submitted by the concerned State Governments, its examination on the prescribed parameters such as connectivity to the site, tourism eco-system, carrying capacity, sustainability measures, sustainable operation and management, project impact and value created, tourism marketing plans etc. and as per the institutional framework detailed in the scheme guidelines.
As per the scheme guidelines, the projects are implemented and managed by the concerned State Government and projects are to be developed and completed within maximum 2 year’s period whereas Government of India will release funds under this scheme up to 31st March, 2026. The details of the projects sanctioned under "Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment" (SASCI) scheme is annexed.
The Ministry of Tourism as part of its ongoing promotional activities regularly promotes various tourism destinations and products of the country including such endeavours in the international and domestic markets through social media, promotional websites, events etc.
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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Sunil Kumar Tiwari
tourism4pib[at]gmail[dot]com
ANNEXURE
List of Projects sanctioned under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI Scheme) - Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale
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S. No.
|
State
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Year of Sanction
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Name of the Project
|
Sanctioned Cost (₹ Crore)
|
-
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Andhra Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Enriching the fort and Gorge Experience in Gandikota
|
77.91
|
-
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Akhanda Godavari- (Havelok Bridge & Pushkar Ghat) in Raja Mahendravaram,
|
94.44
|
-
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Siang Adventure & Eco-Retreat in Pasighat
|
46.48
|
-
|
Assam
|
2024-25
|
Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati
|
97.12
|
-
|
Assam
|
2024-25
|
Beautification of Rang Ghar in Sivasagar
|
94.76
|
-
|
Bihar
|
2024-25
|
Development of Matsyagandha Lake in Saharsa
|
97.61
|
-
|
Bihar
|
2024-25
|
Karamchat Eco-Tourism and Adventure Hub in Karamchat
|
49.51
|
-
|
Chhattisgarh
|
2024-25
|
Development of Chitrotpala Film City in Raipur
|
95.79
|
-
|
Chhattisgarh
|
2024-25
|
Development of Tribal & Cultural Convention Centre in Raipur
|
51.87
|
-
|
Goa
|
2024-25
|
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum in Ponda
|
97.46
|
-
|
Goa
|
2024-25
|
Townsquare in Porvorim
|
90.74
|
-
|
Gujarat
|
2024-25
|
Ecotourism Destination at Kerly (Mokarsagar) in Porbandar
|
99.50
|
-
|
Gujarat
|
2024-25
|
Tented City and Convention Centre in Dhordo
|
51.56
|
-
|
Jharkhand
|
2024-25
|
Eco-Tourism Development of Tilaiyya” in Koderma
|
34.87
|
-
|
Karnataka
|
2024-25
|
Ecotourism & Cultural Hub at Roerich and Devika Rani Estate Tataguni in Bengaluru
|
99.17
|
-
|
Karnataka
|
2024-25
|
Development of Savadatti Yallammagudda in Belgavi
|
100.00
|
-
|
Kerala
|
2024-25
|
Ashtamudi Biodiversity and Eco-recreational Hub in Kollam
|
59.71
|
-
|
Kerala
|
2024-25
|
Global Gateway to Malabar's Cultural Crucible in Sargaalayaa
|
95.34
|
-
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Orchha A Medieval Splendour in Orchha
|
99.92
|
-
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
International Convention Centre for MICE in Bhopal
|
99.38
|
-
|
Maharashtra
|
2024-25
|
INS-Guldar Underwater Museum, Artificial Reef, and submarine Tourism in Sindhudurg
|
46.91
|
-
|
Maharashtra
|
2024-25
|
Development of RAM-KAL PATH in Nashik
|
99.14
|
-
|
Manipur
|
2024-25
|
Loktak Lake Experience in Loktak
|
89.48
|
-
|
Meghalaya
|
2024-25
|
MICE Infrastructure in Mawkhanu
|
99.27
|
-
|
Meghalaya
|
2024-25
|
Redevelopment of Umiam Lake in Shillong
|
99.27
|
-
|
Odisha
|
2024-25
|
Development of Hirakund
|
99.90
|
-
|
Odisha
|
2024-25
|
Development of Satkosia
|
99.99
|
-
|
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
|
-
|
Rajasthan
|
2024-25
|
Development at Amber-Nahargarh and Surrounding Area in Jaipur
|
49.31
|
-
|
Rajasthan
|
2024-25
|
Development at Jalmahal in Jaipur
|
96.61
|
-
|
Sikkim
|
2024-25
|
Skywalk, Bhaleydhunga, Yangang in Namchi
|
97.37
|
-
|
Sikkim
|
2024-25
|
Border Experience in Nathula
|
68.19
|
-
|
Tamil Nadu
|
2024-25
|
Development of Nandavanam Heritage Park in Mammallapuram
|
99.67
|
-
|
Tamil Nadu
|
2024-25
|
Garden of Flowers in Devala
|
70.23
|
-
|
Telangana
|
2024-25
|
Ramappa Region Sustainable Tourism Circuit in Ramappa
|
73.74
|
-
|
Telangana
|
2024-25
|
Somasilla Wellness & Spiritual Retreat in Nallamala
|
68.10
|
-
|
Tripura
|
2024-25
|
Shakti Peethas Park at Banduar in Gomati
|
97.70
|
-
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Development of Bateshwar in District-Agra
|
74.05
|
-
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
2024-25
|
Integrated Buddhist Tourism Development in Shrawasti
|
80.24
|
-
|
Uttarakhand
|
2024-25
|
Iconic City Rishikesh: Rafting Base Station in Rishikesh
|
100.00
|
|
TOTAL
|
3295.76
|
(Release ID: 2146390)