SASCI Scheme

1. Scheme Overview

Aspect	Details
Full Form	Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale
Nodal Ministry	Ministry of Tourism
Objective	Develop iconic tourist centres end-to-end; brand/market them globally.
Funding Period	Funds released until 31st March 2026
Implementation	State Governments (max 2 years per project)

Feature	Description
Project Selection	Based on proposals from States; assessed on connectivity, sustainability, tourism ecosystem.
Scope	End-to-end tourist experience + value chain strengthening (accommodation, transport, amenities).
Expert Involvement	Harnessing quality expertise for design, sustainable operations & maintenance.
Funding Support	Central assistance to shortlisted projects

Current Affairs Connections

• G20 Presidency: India’s focus on tourism as a growth driver (2023).
• Swadesh Darshan 2.0: Parallel scheme for thematic circuit development.
• Foreign Tourist Arrivals: Aimed to rise from 8M/year (2023) to 25M by 2030.

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