Ludhiana, April 5 -- Five of the 20 road projects sanctioned under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) in Ludhiana have stalled due to legal and administrative hurdles, even as the Centre pushes states to propose fresh infrastructure works.

The stalled projects have been held up by court cases, land disputes, tender-related issues and conflicts with contractors. In some instances, work has not begun despite approvals, while others remain incomplete for months.

The development comes as the Union finance ministry has asked states to submit additional proposals under the SASCI scheme for 2026-27, which offers 50-year interest-free loans with an outlay of Rs.2 lakh crore. The framework allows states to propose pr...