Lok Sabha Question No. 37 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-21
Subject: SASCI Scheme
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Dushyant Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.37

## ANSWERED ON 21.07.2025

## SASCI SCHEME

## 37. SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  manner  in  which  the  Government  prioritizes  the  selection  of projects  under  the  "Scheme  for  Special  Assistance  to  States  for Capital  Investment"  (SASCI)  scheme  along  with  the  details  of specific criteria adopted for this process;
- (b) the details of the strategies being implemented by the Government to  ensure  the  successful  development  and  completion  of  the  40 approved projects focused on lesser-known destinations;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  any  initiatives  to  promote  the  said destinations  on  international  platforms  and  the  manner  in  which such initiatives are being executed; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof,  including  collaborations,  timelines  and expected outcomes?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM         (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a)  to  (d):    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  ecosystem, 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  31 st 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.

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## ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.37 ANSWERED ON 21.07.2025 REGARDING SASCI SCHEME RAISED BY SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH

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 (₹ Cr ore) |
|----------|-------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|
|        1 | Andhra Pradesh    | 2024-25            | Enriching the fort and Gorge Experience in Gandikota                     |                        77.91 |
|        2 | Andhra Pradesh    | 2024-25            | Akhanda Godavari- (Havelok Bridge & Pushkar Ghat) in Raja Mahendravaram, |                        94.44 |
|        3 | Arunachal Pradesh | 2024-25            | Siang Adventure & Eco- Retreat in Pasighat                               |                        46.48 |
|        4 | Assam             | 2024-25            | Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati                         |                        97.12 |
|        5 | Assam             | 2024-25            | Beautification of Rang Ghar in Sivasagar                                 |                        94.76 |
|        6 | Bihar             | 2024-25            | Development of Matsyagandha Lake in Saharsa                              |                        97.61 |
|        7 | Bihar             | 2024-25            | Karamchat Eco-Tourism and Adventure Hub in Karamchat                     |                        49.51 |
|        8 | Chhattisgarh      | 2024-25            | Development of Chitrotpala Film City in Raipur                           |                        95.79 |
|        9 | Chhattisgarh      | 2024-25            | Development of Tribal & Cultural Convention Centre in Raipur             |                        51.87 |
|       10 | Goa               | 2024-25            | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum in Ponda                              |                        97.46 |
|       11 | Goa               | 2024-25            | Townsquare in Porvorim                                                   |                        90.74 |
|       12 | Gujarat           | 2024-25            | Ecotourism Destination at Kerly (Mokarsagar) in Porbandar                |                        99.5  |

|   13. | Gujarat        | 2024-25   | Tented City and Convention Centre in Dhordo                                                                       |   51.56 |
|-------|----------------|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
|    14 | Jharkhand      | 2024-25   | Eco-Tourism Development of Tilaiyya' in Koderma                                                                   |   34.87 |
|    15 | Karnataka      | 2024-25   | Ecotourism & Cultural Hub at Roerich and Devika Rani Estate Tataguni in Bengaluru                                 |   99.17 |
|    16 | Karnataka      | 2024-25   | Development of Savadatti Yallammagudda in Belgavi                                                                 |  100    |
|    17 | Kerala         | 2024-25   | Ashtamudi Biodiversity and Eco-recreational Hub in Kollam                                                         |   59.71 |
|    18 | Kerala         | 2024-25   | Global Gateway to Malabar's Cultural Crucible in Sargaalayaa                                                      |   95.34 |
|    19 | Madhya Pradesh | 2024-25   | Orchha A Medieval Splendour in Orchha                                                                             |   99.92 |
|    20 | Madhya Pradesh | 2024-25   | International Convention Centre for MICE in Bhopal                                                                |   99.38 |
|    21 | Maharashtra    | 2024-25   | INS-Guldar Underwater Museum, Artificial Reef, and submarine Tourism in Sindhudurg                                |   46.91 |
|    22 | Maharashtra    | 2024-25   | Development of RAM-KAL PATH in Nashik                                                                             |   99.14 |
|    23 | Manipur        | 2024-25   | Loktak Lake Experience in Loktak                                                                                  |   89.48 |
|    24 | Meghalaya      | 2024-25   | MICE Infrastructure in Mawkhanu                                                                                   |   99.27 |
|    25 | Meghalaya      | 2024-25   | Redevelopment of Umiam Lake in Shillong                                                                           |   99.27 |
|    26 | Odisha         | 2024-25   | Development of Hirakund                                                                                           |   99.9  |
|    27 | Odisha         | 2024-25   | Development of Satkosia                                                                                           |   99.99 |
|    28 | 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 |
|    29 | Rajasthan      | 2024-25   | Development at Amber- Nahargarh and Surrounding                                                                   |   49.31 |

|       |               |         | Area in Jaipur                                           |         |
|-------|---------------|---------|----------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| 30.   | Rajasthan     | 2024-25 | Development at Jalmahal in Jaipur                        |   96.61 |
| 31.   | Sikkim        | 2024-25 | Skywalk, Bhaleydhunga, Yangang in Namchi                 |   97.37 |
| 32.   | Sikkim        | 2024-25 | Border Experience in Nathula                             |   68.19 |
| 33.   | Tamil Nadu    | 2024-25 | Development of Nandavanam Heritage Park in Mammallapuram |   99.67 |
| 34.   | Tamil Nadu    | 2024-25 | Garden of Flowers in Devala                              |   70.23 |
| 35.   | Telangana     | 2024-25 | Ramappa Region Sustainable Tourism Circuit in Ramappa    |   73.74 |
| 36.   | Telangana     | 2024-25 | Somasilla Wellness & Spiritual Retreat in Nallamala      |   68.1  |
| 37.   | Tripura       | 2024-25 | Shakti Peethas Park at Banduar in Gomati                 |   97.7  |
| 38.   | Uttar Pradesh | 2024-25 | Development of Bateshwar in District-Agra                |   74.05 |
| 39.   | Uttar Pradesh | 2024-25 | Integrated Buddhist Tourism Development in Shrawasti     |   80.24 |
| 40.   | Uttarakhand   | 2024-25 | Iconic City Rishikesh: Rafting Base Station in Rishikesh |  100    |
| TOTAL | TOTAL         | TOTAL   | TOTAL                                                    | 3295.76 |

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