Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

Description

The Prime Minister announced the Prime Minister’s Rural Road Scheme (PMGSY) on 15 August 2000 to provide road connectivity to villages that were previously unconnected. This is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented as per the guidelines issued by the Central Government.

The objective of PMGSY is to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected rural habitations having a population of 500 or more (250 or more in tribal areas).

Under the Prime Minister’s Rural Road Scheme Phase-I (2000–2013), a total of 5,607 roads with a length of 24,210 km were sanctioned. Works on 5,599 roads (24,167 km) have been completed. Out of 677 sanctioned bridges, 673 bridges have been completed. An expenditure of ₹7,241 crore was incurred during this phase.

Under the Prime Minister’s Rural Road Scheme Phase-II (2013–2019), Maharashtra was sanctioned 2,585 km of roads and 108 bridge works. All road and bridge works under this phase have been completed with an expenditure of ₹1,437.32 crore.

The Central Government launched the Prime Minister’s Rural Road Scheme Phase-III in 2019. Under this phase, a total road length of 6,550 km has been allocated to Maharashtra. This phase focuses on upgrading rural roads, with priority given to roads connecting secondary schools, health centres, and market committee centres.

Under PMGSY Phase-III, the Ministry of Rural Development has approved the construction of 1,009 roads and 223 bridges for Maharashtra. So far, 376 roads covering 3,057 km have been completed, while the remaining works are in progress.

G.R. / Circular / Guidelines

As per the guidelines issued by the Central Government.

Eligibility Criteria

Road Development Plan (2001–2021) prepared by the Public Works Department for other district roads and rural roads in the State of Maharashtra.

Beneficiary:

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Benefits:

Benefits of the Scheme Improve the connectivity in rural areas which benefits to Development of rural areas with respect to trade,agriculture,Health,Education,Economy and Social Awareness (HDI)