SASCI Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism
SASCI Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism
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
S. No.
State
Year of Sanction
Name of the Project
Sanctioned Cost (₹ Crore)
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