New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The Cabinet on Saturday approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) beyond March 2025 up to March 2028. The revised outlay of the scheme will be Rs 83,977 crore.The scheme involves consolidation of through routes and major rural links, connecting habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), higher secondary schools and hospitals.The extension of the timeline of PMGSY-III will enable the full realisation of its intended socio-eco…
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Chandigarh, March 7 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a Rs 137-crore rural link road project in the border constituency of Khemkaran and said the AAP government was focusing on strengthening infrastructure, employment opportunities, and improved public services in border regions. He also highlighted progress in canal irrigation, employment generation, and education reforms. Addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone, CM Mann…
Guwahati, March 5 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state government is making substantial investments in infrastructure to lay the foundation for long-term economic growth and development. In a post on social media platform X, Sarma stated that the government is focusing on building durable public assets that will benefit Assam for decades to come.”Building assets today for a brighter tomorrow! In Assam, we are investing a large chunk of money into creating in…
Doda, Dec 27 (IANS) Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a major push in rural connectivity under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Phase-IV, First Batch. The central government has sanctioned around 31 new road sections for the district, bringing much-needed infrastructure development to this largely hilly region.Speaking to IANS, Executive Engineer PMGSY Doda, Zakir Hussain Zargar, said that after the completion of the tendering process, 26 road projects have been allott…