A lifeline for rural heartlands: The Government of India approves 10,000+ km road network under PMGSY-IV, directly impacting 3,270 remote hamlets. The Rural Development Ministry’s revelation underscores relentless efforts towards equitable progress.
Spanning challenging terrains in Jammu & Kashmir, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and UTs, these roads will defy weather and distance. Essential bridges complete the connectivity puzzle.
Far from routine tarmac, these are enablers of destiny—ushering better healthcare, learning, and incomes. The ministry envisions them as bedrock for Viksit Bharat’s rural chapters.
Tailored eligibility via 2011 Census ensures no nook is overlooked: 500+ in plains, 250+ in special regions, down to 100 in high-priority zones. Total ambit: 62,500 km, a monumental undertaking.
Anticipated transformations include booming local trades, empowered women with mobility, and resilient communities. Economists project sustained rural GDP uplift.
With momentum building, this sanction heralds accelerated implementation, promising a future where every village thrives interconnected.