It is launched by Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) for FY 2024-25 to 2028-29 with an outlay of Rs. 70,125 crore.
Key highlights PMGSY-IV
- Provision of 62,500 kms of all-weather roads to 25,000 unconnected habitations.
- Population criteria for unconnected habitations (as per Census 2011):
- More than 500 in plains.
- More than 250 in NE & Hill Sates/UTs, special category areas (Tribal Schedule V, Aspirational Districts/Blocks, Desert areas).
- More than 100 in LWE affected districts.
- Construction and upgradation of bridges along new connectivity roads
Significance of PMGSY-IV
- Quality Assurance: PMGSY-IV to incorporate international benchmarks and best practices under road constructions like Cold Mix Technology and Waste Plastic, use of construction waste like Fly Ash, Steel Slag, etc.
- Socio-economic development: Connectivity by all-weather roads enables access to education, health, markets and nearby growth centers. This will aid in transformation of remote rural areas.
- Systematic road alignment planning through PM Gati Shakti Portal
About PMGSY (100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme, MoRD)
- Launched in 2000 (PMGSY-I) to provide all-weather access to eligible unconnected habitations.
- PMGSY –II (2013): Target to upgrade 50,000 Km in various States and Union Territories.
- PMGSY –III (2019): For consolidation of 1,25,000 Km roads connecting habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals.
Issues associated with PMGSY
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