Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
PMGSY is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in December 2000 to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected rural habitations. PMGSY-III (the third phase) focuses on consolidating and upgrading existing rural roads to improve inter-connectivity. Road connectivity is directly linked to agricultural market access and reduction of post-harvest losses.
- Launched: December 25, 2000; nodal ministry: Ministry of Rural Development
- PMGSY-III approved in 2019 for upgradation of 1.25 lakh km of rural roads
- 49 road projects worth Rs 213 crore covering 315+ km launched in the current event
- Funding: shared between Centre and States (60:40 general; 90:10 for hilly/NE states)
● Tracked since April 18, 2026 · last seen June 18, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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