April 2, 2026 12:40 PM

J&K CM thanks Union Minister for extending PMGSY-I timeline till March 2027

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Thursday, thanked Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for extending the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-I) timeline for the union territory till March 2027. The office of Omar Abdullah’s office said on its X handle, “Chief Minister expressed gratitude to the Hon’ble Union Minister @ChouhanShivraj for acceding to the J&K Government’s proposal to extend the timeline of PMGSY-I till March, 2027. This exte...

January 22, 2026 6:34 PM

Centre sanctions over 10,000 km of rural roads across six states under PMGSY-IV

The Centre has sanctioned more than 10,000 kilometres of rural road projects for Jammu & Kashmir, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV (PMGSY-IV), marking a major step towards strengthening rural infrastructure and inclusive development. According to the Ministry of Rural Development, the newly approved projects will provide road connectivity to nearly 3,270 habitations that were previously cut off from all-weather a...

October 16, 2025 9:38 PM

Shivraj Singh reviews progress of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, to assess the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and to chart the action plan for the coming months. The meeting was attended by Rural Development Secretary Shailesh Singh and other senior officials. Officials presented a state-wise progress report on PMGSY implementation, noting that while work in ...

September 15, 2025 2:20 PM

Over 1.9 lakh rural roads sanctioned under PMGSY; Centre earmarks ₹19,000 crore for FY26

Prime Minister Narendra Modi often emphasizes that infrastructure is not just about roads and bridges; it is about connecting lives, opportunities, and aspirations. In line with this vision, the Ministry of Rural Development has been spearheading the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), working closely with state governments, to deliver all-weather rural connectivity across India. As of August 2025, under PMGSY, a total of 191,282 rural roads covering 838,611 km and 12,146 bridges have been...