40 projects in 23 states sanctioned under SASCI for iconic tourist centres in 2024-25
On 3 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told the Lok Sabha that 40 projects in 23 states worth ₹3,295.76 crore were sanctioned in 2024-25 under SASCI for developing iconic tourist centres.
Summary
On 3 February 2025, in Parliament in New Delhi, Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told the Lok Sabha in a written reply that under 'Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) - Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale', the Government sanctioned 40 projects in 23 states for ₹3,295.76 crore in 2024-25. The aim is to comprehensively develop iconic tourist centres and brand and market them at a global scale. Proposals were evaluated on connectivity, tourism ecosystem, carrying capacity, sustainability and project impact.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 3 Feb 2025, Lok Sabha, New Delhi (written reply)
- Scheme
- SASCI - Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale
- Sanctioned in 2024-25
- 40 projects, 23 states, ₹3,295.76 crore
- Ministry
- Tourism
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many projects were sanctioned in 2024-25 under SASCI - Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale, as told to the Lok Sabha on 3 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 40
PIB (3 Feb 2025): 40 projects in 23 states were sanctioned for ₹3,295.76 crore in 2024-25.
In the scheme name 'SASCI', what does the abbreviation stand for?
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Correct answer: C — Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment
PIB (3 Feb 2025): the scheme is 'Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) - Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale'.