New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh were the largest beneficiaries of funds disbursed under a special capital investment scheme launched as a post-pandemic stimulus measure contingent on states carrying out certain reforms.

The central government's total fiscal commitment of Rs.3.66 trillion in the five years since the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme started in FY21 not only reflects its scale but also underscores a strategic push for reform-linked, state-specific development. State-wise, the funds released have varied significantly, reflecting differential reform adoption and infrastructure needs.

Uttar Pradesh received Rs.57,482.36 crore, or over 15% of the disbursed funds, ...