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- Uttar Pradesh tops the scheme with 482 approved projects, mobilising about 8,465 crores.
- Maharashtra follows with 331 projects, while Odisha ranks third with 288.
- The top 10 states together account for 2,677 projects, roughly 65% of the 4,106 sanctioned nationwide.
- Nagaland remains the lone non-participant, with no approved projects and no funds drawn despite being eligible.
About Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme
- The scheme provides 50-year, interest-free loans to states for funding capital expenditure projects like health, education, irrigation, and infrastructure, aiming to boost economic growth.
- Objective: It was launched to boost capital spending by states, create a multiplier effect, and enhance economic productivity, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Implementing Body: Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
- Project Focus: Funds cover diverse sectors, including health, education, water supply (Jal Jeevan Mission), roads (PMGSY), power, railways, and tourism.