Archive · 20 Jul 2025
States to Get Funds for Road Safety and Urban Planning Reforms
The government is giving money to states for big projects, like building roads and hospitals.
States can get this money if they improve things like road safety and city planning.
They need to install electronic devices on roads to catch traffic violations, make it easier to pay fines online, and reduce the number of accidents.
They also need to improve city planning, like making sure everyone pays their property taxes and making it easier to build things.
It's all part of a plan to help states build a better future.
States can receive funds under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure (SASCI) based on achieving specific milestones.
The total corpus for FY2025-26 is ₹1.50 lakh crore, with a portion tied to milestones and the rest untied.
Road transport and labor reforms, including electronic enforcement and vehicle scrapping, are key for accessing funds.
States must implement electronic devices at junctions, online fine systems, and reduce road fatalities and emissions.
Urban planning reforms include integrated property tax portals, municipal cadre building, and GIS mapping for funding.
- Who
- States and the Central government
- What
- States can get funds under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure (SASCI).
- When
- FY2025-26
- Where
- India
- Why
- To incentivize states to undertake key reforms, including road safety and urban planning.
- Scheme Name
- Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure (SASCI)
- Total Corpus (FY2025-26)
- ₹1.50 lakh crore
- Untied Funds
- 38%
- Key Reform Component
- Scrapping of Old Vehicles and Electronic Enforcement of Road Safety
- Funds for Vehicle Scrapping
- ₹2,000 crore
- Funds for Road Safety Enforcement
- ₹3,000 crore
- Publication Date
- July 20, 2025