Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

✓Eligibility Criteria

• Habitations with a population of 500 persons and above in plain areas.
• Habitations with a population of 250 persons and above in hilly, tribal, desert, and Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas.
• Habitations that are not yet connected by an all-weather road.
• The scheme also covers upgradation of existing 'Through Routes' and 'Major Rural Links' to all-weather standards.

★Benefits

• Improved access to essential social services like health centres, schools, and administrative headquarters.
• Enhanced economic opportunities for rural communities through better connectivity to markets for agricultural produce and other goods.
• Increased social inclusion and integration of remote and marginalized habitations into the mainstream economy.
• Reduced travel time and costs for rural residents, leading to better quality of life.
• Generation of significant employment opportunities in rural areas through road construction and maintenance activities.

▶Application Process

• State Rural Road Development Agencies (SRRDAs) identify eligible habitations and prepare District Rural Road Plans.
• Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) are prepared based on these plans and submitted to the Ministry of Rural Development.
• Proposals are appraised by the National Rural Roads Development Agency (NRRDA) and approved by an Empowered Committee.
• Funds are released by the Central Government to the State Governments for project implementation.
• Road construction is undertaken by implementing agencies at the state/district level, with strict quality control and monitoring.
• Regular audits and progress reports are submitted to ensure accountability and timely completion.

₹ Budget Allocation

19000