The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) has emerged as a transformative initiative by the Government of India to enhance rural connectivity through all-weather roads. Initially launched as PMGSY-I, it targeted providing single-road connectivity to eligible unconnected habitations within the core network. Building on its success, subsequent interventions like PMGSY-II, Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Areas (RCPLWEA), and PMGSY-III were incorporated, focusing on upgrading rural roads, constructing vital roroadads in Left Wing Extremism-affected regions, and strengthening major rural links.
Recent statistics released by Union Minister of Rural Development Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti in the Rajya Sabha highlight the program’s significant accomplishments. Under PMGSY-I, an impressive 99.38% of eligible habitations now boast all-weather road connectivity. PMGSY-II achieved 48,691 km completion out of the sanctioned 49,857 km, while RCPLWEA witnessed 8,290 km completion out of the allotted 12,100 km. Furthermore, PMGSY-III successfully completed 69,507 km out of the targeted 1,25,000 km.
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Since its inception till December 13, 2023, the government sanctioned 1,86,541 roads spanning 8,14,522 km and 11,587 bridges, totaling Rs 3,76,472.36 crore in projects. Remarkably, 1,77,628 roads covering 7,49,363 km and 8,435 bridges have been completed, requiring an investment of Rs 3,12,986.17 crore, inclusive of the state’s share.
Concurrently, the Mission Amrit Sarovar, launched on April 24, 2022, aimed to safeguard water resources for the future. With a goal to develop or rejuvenate 75 ponds (Amrit Sarovars) in each district, totaling approximately 50,000 nationwide, the mission stands as a symbol of commitment during the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. To date, an impressive 68,521 Amrit Sarovars have been successfully constructed under this initiative.