The Ministry of Tourism has released the operational guidelines for the SASCI scheme.
It aimed at developing iconic tourist sites into globally benchmarked destinations by 2026.
The projects have been identified based on the project proposals submitted by the concerned State Governments.
The projects are also implemented and managed by the very concerned State Government.
These projects are to be developed and completed within a maximum 2-year’s period, whereas the Government of India will release funds under this scheme up to 31st March, 2026.
The SASCI stands for ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale’(SASCI).
The sanctioned projects from Tamil Nadu are,
Development of Nandavanam Heritage Park in Mamallapuram and