Transformative Roads: Paving Paths to A Developed Rural India

The Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned over 10,000 km of road projects under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV across several Indian states. These roads aim to connect isolated rural habitations, providing vital access to services and fostering inclusive growth, with a budget of Rs 70,125 crore.

The Ministry of Rural Development has announced a significant step forward in the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV, sanctioning more than 10,000 km of road projects. This ambitious initiative spans Jammu and Kashmir, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Sikkim.

The construction of these roads is set to transform the connectivity of approximately 3,270 previously isolated rural habitations, thus unlocking new opportunities for these communities by improving their access to critical services such as healthcare and education.

Targeting unconnected areas based on various criteria, this effort will contribute significantly to rural development, reinforced by a substantial fiscal investment of Rs 70,125 crore.

(With inputs from agencies.)