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SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO STATES FOR CAPITAL INVESTMENT (SASCI) SCHEME from Vajirao & Reddy Institute

By : Author Desk Updated : 2025-07-22 11:20:19

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO STATES FOR CAPITAL INVESTMENT (SASCI) SCHEME

Why in News?
  • On 21 July 2025, the Ministry of Tourism released operational guidelines for the scheme: ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale (SASCI)’
  • Aims to promote iconic tourism destinations through capital investment, branding, and global-level infrastructure.
  • Projects have been sanctioned across 25 states, with a total approved cost of ?3,295.76 crore.
  • Funding available till 31st March 2026.
WHAT IS SASCI SCHEME?
  • A centrally supported scheme under the Ministry of Tourism.
  • Focuses on the holistic development of iconic tourist centres into globally competitive destinations.
  • Implemented under the broader Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment
Total Projects: Across 25 states Total Outlay: ? 3,295.76 crore KEY OBJECTIVES
  • Develop world-class tourism infrastructure.
  • Create end-to-end tourist experiences.
  • Strengthen the entire tourism value chain.
  • Enable sustainable operations and maintenance.
  • Promote destinations through global branding and marketing.
LINKAGES TO OTHER SCHEMES & THEMES
  • Swadesh Darshan Scheme
  • PRASHAD Scheme (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation)
  • Dekho Apna Desh
  • National Infrastructure Pipeline
  • Digital India (for smart tourism promotion)
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