Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Centre Releases Rs 56,826 Crore as Capex Loans to States
The Indian government has given Rs 56,826 crore as interest-free loans to states for building things like roads, schools, and hospitals.
This money is part of a special plan called SASCI.
The biggest amount went to Uttar Pradesh, followed by Assam, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh.
The government has set aside Rs 1.5 lakh crore for these loans in the next year's budget.
This plan started with a smaller amount during the COVID-19 pandemic and has grown much bigger now.
The money helps states build important things and make necessary changes.
The Centre has released Rs 56,826 crore as interest-free loans for capital expenditure to states in the current financial year.
Uttar Pradesh is the largest recipient with Rs 8,465 crore for 482 projects.
Assam, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh are among the top recipients of these loans.
The government has allocated Rs 1.5 lakh crore for capex loans to states in the 2025-26 budget.
The SASCI scheme has grown from Rs 12,000 crore in 2020-21 to Rs 1,50,000 crore in 2024-25.
- Who
- The Central Government of India
- What
- Released Rs 56,826 crore as interest-free loans for capital expenditure to states
- When
- During the current financial year (2024-25)
- Where
- Across various states in India
- Why
- To support infrastructure and development projects, and to incentivize critical reforms across states
- Total Amount Released
- Rs 56,826 crore
- Top Recipient
- Uttar Pradesh (Rs 8,465 crore)
- Second Recipient
- Assam (Rs 5,042 crore)
- Third Recipient
- Rajasthan (Rs 4,113 crore)
- Fourth Recipient
- Bihar (Rs 3,952 crore)
- Fifth Recipient
- Madhya Pradesh (Rs 3,810 crore)
- Budget Allocation for 2025-26
- Rs 1.5 lakh crore
- Scheme Name
- Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI)