Centre sanctions Rs 2355 crore for Uttarakhand under SASCI scheme
Dehradun, June 24
The Government of India has approved a total of Rs 2,355 crore for Uttarakhand under the "Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment" scheme, the release said.
According to an order issued by the Ministry of Finance, Rs 71.94 crore has been sanctioned under the SASCI scheme. In addition, Rs 2,283.60 crore has been approved for Uttarakhand under the "Pride of Hills" initiative, a special development assistance programme for hill states operating under the same scheme.
The Uttarakhand Chief Minister's Office (CMO) stated that with these approvals, the Government of India has so far provided a total of Rs 2,355.54 crore to the state under this scheme during the current financial year 2026-27.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his gratitude to the Central Government for the assistance. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Centre is extending full support to Uttarakhand's development.
The Chief Minister added that the state government is committed to realising the Prime Minister's vision and is working with dedication to make Uttarakhand a leading state in a Developed India.
Earlier in March, the Central Government approved and released funds under the Fifteenth Finance Commission's "Untied" grant for Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Local Bodies in Uttarakhand for the financial year 2025-26, as per a CMO release.
According to the release, this grant will further strengthen the panchayat system and support need-based local development initiatives within Panchayati Raj institutions.
Under the second instalment of the United grant, the Centre has released Rs 91.31 crore for Uttarakhand. This will benefit all 13 District Panchayats, 95 Development Blocks, and 7,784 eligible Gram Panchayats. In addition, Rs 1.84 crore has been released for 216 eligible Gram Panchayats from the withheld portion of the first instalment of the United grant for the financial year 2025-26.
It is noteworthy that the Government of India, through the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the Ministry of Jal Shakti (Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation), recommends the release of grants under the Fifteenth Finance Commission for Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Local Bodies. Based on these recommendations, the Ministry of Finance releases the funds.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see funds flowing for Panchayati Raj institutions too. ₹91 crore for local bodies is a significant boost. But I hope there's proper monitoring—sometimes funds get stuck in the system. Gram panchayats need direct access and accountability.
As someone from the hills, I'm cautiously optimistic. Development funds are welcome, but we've seen many announcements before. The real test is execution—road connectivity in high-altitude villages, better healthcare facilities, and sustainable tourism projects. Let's hope this time it's different!
👏 Great initiative by the Centre! Uttarakhand is a beautiful state and deserves focused development. But I hope some of this goes towards disaster preparedness too—we saw how bad landslides and floods can be last year. Prudent spending is key.
This is positive, but I wish there was more transparency on how these funds are allocated. The article mentions the CMO release, but what about the breakdown? Urban vs. rural? Roads vs. health? We need details beyond just big numbers. Still, any support for Uttarakhand is appreciated. 😊
💪 Modiji and Dhami ji are doing good work! The 'Pride of Hills' scheme shows focus on special needs of mountain states. But I hope the funds also address pending issues like reliable internet connectivity for remote villages—students need it for education. Digital inclusion matters too!
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