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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