Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

June 18, 2026 1:16 PM

Centre targets construction of over 26,000 km of rural roads in FY 2026-27, reviews progress with states

The Centre has set an ambitious target of constructing 26,474 kilometres of rural roads during the financial year 2026-27, backed by an allocation of ₹18,907 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and related rural connectivity programmes. The roadmap was discussed during a high-level review meeting chaired by Rural Development Secretary Rohit Kansal, who assessed the physical and financial progress of states under PMGSY and the Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extrem...

May 11, 2026 11:12 AM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches PMGSY-IV in Madhya Pradesh, announces rural development projects worth thousands of crores

Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday launched the fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) in Bhairunda of Madhya Pradesh’s Sehore district and announced a major development package worth thousands of crores for the state, focusing on rural roads, housing and infrastructure expansion. The launch event, organised as part of the silver jubilee celebrations marking 25 years of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, was attended by...

April 28, 2026 3:57 PM

₹8,000 Crore Push for J&K: Roads, Women Empowerment & Farming Get Major Boost

In a major development push for Jammu & Kashmir, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday handed over approval for road projects worth ₹3,566 crore under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) (Batch-II) to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at a programme in Srinagar. The initiative is part of a broader ₹8,000 crore investment in rural road connectivity for the Union Territory within a year, aimed at linking remote habitations and accelerating inclusive development. Speaking at ...

February 27, 2026 6:52 PM

PM Modi to visit Tamil Nadu, Puducherry on March 1; to launch projects worth over Rs 7,100 crore

PM Modi will visit Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on March 1, during which he will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay foundation stones for development projects worth more than Rs 7,100 crore, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Thursday. After concluding visits to Rajasthan and Gujarat, PM Modi will arrive in Chennai on the night of Feb. 28 at around 9 p.m. His programme on March 1 will begin in Puducherry at about 11:45 a.m., where he will unveil projects worth over Rs 2,700 crore and ad...

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 ...

February 7, 2025 11:55 AM

Rural development ministry allocated with Rs 1.88 lakh crore in Budget 2025

The Union Budget 2025-26 brings a significant package for rural India, allocating Rs. 1,88,754.53 crore to drive comprehensive development across 6.65 lakh villages, supporting 2.68 lakh Gram Panchayats and Rural Local Bodies as per a press release issued by the Ministry of Rural Development. This budget emphasises boosting employment, women empowerment, education, and infrastructure in rural areas, reflecting the government's vision for a stronger, self-reliant rural economy. Key initiatives i...

January 15, 2025 8:34 PM

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveils Major Housing initiative for Madhya Pradesh

In a significant boost to housing development in Madhya Pradesh, Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, presented a monumental housing initiative under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. On behalf of the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, he announced that 8.21 lakh families in the state will receive pucca houses at a cost of ...