Rajasthan is trying to lock in about Rs 11,000 crore in 2026-27 under the centre's Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI), and a Jaipur review has made it clear that speed now matters as much as project size. At the meeting in the Secretariat, Chief Secretary V. Srinivas told departments to move faster on project uploads, milestone delivery and reporting so the state does not lose ground in the race for support.
For Jaipur readers, the bigger takeaway is that this is not just another administrative review. It is a funding pipeline that can shape which large public works and infrastructure projects actually move across Rajasthan. Because the support comes as a 50-year interest-free loan and is tied to timelines, reforms and performance conditions, departments that are slow on paperwork or compliance could end up slowing real project movement on the ground.
Quick Highlights
- Rajasthan is targeting about Rs 11,000 crore in 2026-27 under the scheme.
- The support comes as a 50-year interest-free loan for capital investment.
- It can be used for capital projects and infrastructure works costing Rs 5 crore or more.
- For 2025-26, the state says it received Rs 10,547.88 crore.
- The centre has provided Rs 2 lakh crore for states under the scheme in 2026-27.
Why the Jaipur review matters
The meeting covered Rajasthan-linked issues under SASCI 2026-27 and the separate Financial Assistance for Public Health Infrastructure 2026-27 window. Srinivas said the opportunity can significantly accelerate development, but only if departments stay on top of quality standards, time-bound execution and the reforms and milestones expected by the central government.
One of the most important points from the review was that support is released on a first come, first served basis. That turns internal coordination into a real funding issue. Departments were told to upload project details quickly, work to targets and ensure fortnightly reporting so Rajasthan can compete effectively for the available central capital support.
What the funding can actually support
The state says the money can be used for capital-intensive projects and infrastructure development works worth Rs 5 crore or more. That gives the scheme a broad role across departments, especially where big upfront investment determines whether a project is delayed, scaled down or actually pushed into execution.
| SASCI funding snapshot | Figure or rule |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan target for 2026-27 | About Rs 11,000 crore |
| Support type | 50-year interest-free loan |
| Minimum project size mentioned | Rs 5 crore or more |
| Rajasthan support received in 2025-26 | Rs 10,547.88 crore |
| Total provision for states in 2026-27 | Rs 2 lakh crore |
| Scheme structure this year | 12 parts, with more reform and performance-linked components |
The review also noted that the scheme has been reorganized into 12 parts for 2026-27, with a larger share now linked to reforms and performance measures. That means Rajasthan is not only chasing a funding number. It also has to show that departments can meet the conditions attached to disbursal.
What happens next
Officials said the framework now spans areas such as untied assistance, state share support in central schemes, capital expenditure targets, public-finance IT strengthening, mining reforms, Right of Way rule implementation under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, the agriculture Agri-Stack, animal husbandry reforms, financial-management efficiency, fiscal discipline and CBG sector reforms. The review also flagged a separate provision for strengthening public health infrastructure.
The next real test is administrative execution. If departments upload projects quickly, coordinate better and complete milestones on time, Rajasthan's Rs 11,000 crore ambition for 2026-27 could translate into visible financing support for major projects. If they do not, the target risks staying a planning figure rather than becoming usable development money.
