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Cabinet approves implementation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana - IV (PMGSY-IV)

Posted 12 Sep 2024

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It is launched by Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) for FY 2024-25 to 2028-29 with an outlay of Rs. 70,125 crore.

Key highlights PMGSY-IV

  • Provision of 62,500 kms of all-weather roads to 25,000 unconnected habitations.
  • Population criteria for unconnected habitations (as per Census 2011):
    • More than 500 in plains.
    • More than 250 in NE & Hill Sates/UTs, special category areas (Tribal Schedule V, Aspirational Districts/Blocks, Desert areas).
    • More than 100 in LWE affected districts.
  • Construction and upgradation of bridges along new connectivity roads

Significance of PMGSY-IV

  • Quality Assurance: PMGSY-IV to incorporate international benchmarks and best practices under road constructions like Cold Mix Technology and Waste Plastic, use of construction waste like Fly Ash, Steel Slag, etc.
  • Socio-economic development: Connectivity by all-weather roads enables access to education, health, markets and nearby growth centers. This will aid in transformation of remote rural areas.
  • Systematic road alignment planning through PM Gati Shakti Portal

About PMGSY (100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme, MoRD)

  • Launched in 2000 (PMGSY-I) to provide all-weather access to eligible unconnected habitations.
    • PMGSY –II (2013): Target to upgrade 50,000 Km in various States and Union Territories.
    • PMGSY –III (2019):  For consolidation of 1,25,000 Km roads connecting habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals. 

Issues associated with PMGSY 

  • Delays in project implementation due to logistics or non-timely fund releases by states.
  • Non-compliance with mandatory provision of quality control labs.
  • Issues with tendering and contractors, post-construction maintenance.
  • Tags :
  • Ministry of Rural development
  • Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
  • PMGSY-IV
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