Rapid Fire
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III)
- 22 Apr 2026
- 2 min read
Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the continuation as well as increased the budget of PMGSY-III beyond March 2025 till March 2028 to enhance rural connectivity.
- About: PMGSY is a central government scheme launched in 2000 to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected rural habitations.
- The scheme was originally a 100% centrally-sponsored initiative, but starting from the financial year 2015-16, the funding has been shared between the Central and State governments in a 60:40 ratio.
- Around 800,000 kilometres of rural roads have been built and 180,000 habitations were connected under various phases of the PMGSY scheme.
- PMGSY-III Focus: It focuses on consolidation of through routes and major rural links connecting habitations with Gramin Agricultural Markets, higher secondary schools and healthcare facilities.
- Timeline: The scheme extends completion timelines till March 2028 for roads and bridges in plain areas and roads in hilly areas, and till March 2029 for bridges in hilly areas.
- Benefits: The scheme will boost the rural economy, improve market access, reduce transportation costs, generate employment, enhance access to essential services, bridge the rural-urban divide, and support the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
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