The government announced that more than 10,000 kilometers of road projects have been approved under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana–IV (PMGSY-IV) for states like Jammu & Kashmir, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Sikkim.
These road constructions will provide connectivity and essential services to around 3,270 previously isolated habitations, as per the Ministry of Rural Development. The initiative aims to bridge the gap to healthcare, education, and improved livelihoods, fostering rural development.
The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana–IV (PMGSY-IV) targets to deliver 62,500 kilometers of all-weather roads to unconnected habitations, including the construction of necessary bridges along the road alignments. The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal for the scheme’s implementation from FY 2024-25 to 2028-29.
The total outlay for the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana–IV (PMGSY-IV) is Rs 70,125 crore, with a central share of Rs 49,087.50 crore and a state share of Rs 21,037.50 crore. The initiative is aimed at enhancing infrastructure, providing pathways to progress, and promoting inclusive growth in rural areas.
Since its inception, the PMGSY has sanctioned a total of 8,25,114 km of rural roads, out of which 7,87,520 km have been completed by December 2025, showing nearly 95 percent physical progress. Phase IV of the PMGSY targets to connect 25,000 unconnected rural habitations with all-weather road connectivity.
