Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure

The Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure is aimed at increasing capital expenditure by the state governments facing revenue shortfall due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under this scheme, there are three parts focusing on north eastern states, other states and citizen-centric state reforms. So far, the Finance Ministry has approved capital expenditure proposals worth Rs.9,879.61 crore. Capital expenditure projects have been approved in diverse sectors like health, rural development, water supply, irrigation, transport, education and urban development.