Government Sanctions ₹3,295.76 Crore for 40 Tourism Development Projects

The Government of India has sanctioned a total of ₹3,295.76 crore for 40 tourism development projects across 23 states for the financial year 2024-25, under the ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale’ scheme.

The goal of this initiative is to comprehensively develop iconic tourist centres and promote them globally through branding and marketing.

Salient Features of the Scheme

The scheme focuses on enhancing the entire tourist experience, providing funding support to shortlisted proposals, and strengthening the tourism value chain. It also aims to develop sustainable operations and maintenance practices for these centres.

Projects were selected based on various parameters, including connectivity, tourism ecosystem, sustainability measures, project impact, and tourism marketing plans for both domestic and international markets. The State Governments will implement and manage the projects sustainably.

Tourism Promotion Under ‘Incredible India’ Brand

As part of its ongoing initiative, the Ministry of Tourism continues to promote various tourism destinations and products under the ‘Incredible India’ brand. This is achieved through multiple promotional platforms like websites, and social media, participation in international events, and collaboration with State Governments for organising fairs and festivals.

State-wise Details of Sanctioned Projects

The Government of India has sanctioned funding for 40 tourism development projects under the ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale’ scheme for the financial year 2024-25. Below are some key projects across various states that have received funding:

Andhra Pradesh

• Gandikota Fort and Gorge Experience: ₹77.91 crore
• Akhanda Godavari: Havelock Bridge & Pushkar Ghat, Rajamahendravaram: ₹94.44 crore

Arunachal Pradesh

• Siang Adventure & Eco-Retreat, Pasighat: ₹46.48 crore

Assam

• Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden, Guwahati: ₹97.12 crore
• Beautification of Rang Ghar, Sivasagar: ₹94.76 crore

Bihar

• Matsyagandha Lake, Saharsa: ₹97.61 crore
• Karamchat Eco-Tourism Hub: ₹49.51 crore

Chhattisgarh

• Chitrotpala Film City Development: ₹95.79 crore
• Tribal & Cultural Convention Centre: ₹51.87 crore

Goa

• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum, Ponda: ₹97.46 crore
• Proposed Townsquare, Povorim: ₹90.74 crore

Gujarat

• Ecotourism Destination at Kerly (Mokarsagar), Porbandar: ₹99.50 crore
• Tented City and Convention Centre, Dhordo: ₹51.56 crore

Karnataka

• Ecotourism & Cultural Hub at Roerich and Devika Rani Estate, Bengaluru: ₹99.17 crore
• Savadatti Yallammagudda Development, Belgavi: ₹100 crore

Kerala

• Ashtamudi Biodiversity and Eco-recreational Hub, Kollam: ₹59.71 crore
• Sargaalaya, Malabar’s Cultural Crucible: ₹95.34 crore

Madhya Pradesh

• Orchha Medieval Splendour: ₹99.92 crore
• International Convention Centre for MICE in Bhopal: ₹99.38 crore

Maharashtra

• Ex-INS Guldar Underwater Museum, Sindhudurg: ₹46.91 crore
• RAM-KAL PATH at Nashik: ₹99.14 crore

Manipur

• Loktak Lake Experience: ₹89.48 crore

Meghalaya

• MICE Infrastructure at Mawkhanu, Shillong: ₹99.27 crore
• Re-development of Umiam Lake, Shillong: ₹99.27 crore

Odisha

• Hirakud Development: ₹99.90 crore
• Satkosia Development: ₹99.99 crore

Punjab

• Heritage Street Development, SBS Nagar: ₹53.45 crore

Rajasthan

• Amber-Nahargarh Development, Jaipur: ₹49.31 crore
• JalMahal Development, Jaipur: ₹96.61 crore

Sikkim

• Skywalk at Bhaleydhunga, Namchi: ₹97.37 crore
• Nathula Border Experience: ₹68.19 crore

Tamil Nadu

• Nandavanam Heritage Park, Mamallapuram: ₹99.67 crore
• Garden of Flowers, Devala, Ooty: ₹70.23 crore

Telangana

• Ramappa Region Sustainable Tourism Circuit: ₹73.74 crore
• Somasilla Wellness & Spiritual Retreat: ₹68.10 crore

Tripura

• 51 Shakti Peethas Park at Banduar: ₹97.70 crore

Uttar Pradesh

• Bateshwar Development, Agra: ₹74.05 crore
• Buddhist Tourism Development, Shrawasti: ₹80.24 crore

Uttarakhand

• Iconic City Rishikesh: Rafting Base Station: ₹100 crore

These projects are designed to significantly boost tourism infrastructure in India and enhance the global profile of the country’s iconic tourist destinations.