**Policy Summary: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)**
The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a rural development initiative aimed at providing all-weather road connectivity to remote and underserved areas, fostering inclusive growth and reducing regional disparities. The program enhances access to essential services like education and healthcare, improves rural economic growth by facilitating the transport of agricultural produce, and contributes to poverty alleviation through diversified livelihood opportunities.
As of August 5, 2025, the PMGSY has sanctioned 838,611 km of road length, with 783,620 km completed under various interventions. Since March 2020, Rs. 74,324.36 Crore has been released, resulting in the sanctioning of 123,595 km and completion of 157,666 km of road length. The budgetary allocation for PMGSY increased from Rs. 15,000 Crore in FY 2021-22 to Rs. 19,000 Crore from FY 2022-23 onwards.
Between inception and March 2014, 381,395 km of road length was constructed. From April 1, 2014, to March 2024, 379,075 km of road length has been constructed. Out of 163,351 eligible unconnected habitations (as per the 2001 Census), 162,865 have been provided with all-weather road connectivity under PMGSY-I, with 486 habitations remaining.
The completion timeline for ongoing projects under PMGSY-I (Chhattisgarh only), PMGSY-II, RCPLWEA, and PMGSY-III has been extended to March 31, 2026. The timeline for PMGSY-I works in all states other than Chhattisgarh was March 2025.
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV (PMGSY-IV) was launched in 2024 for the construction of 62,500 km of all-weather single-lane roads, connecting approximately 25,000 unconnected eligible habitations with a population of 500 in plains, 250 in North East Hill States/UTs, special category areas (Tribal Schedule V, Aspirational Districts/Blocks, Desert areas), and 100 in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected districts, as per Census 2011. The timeline for PMGSY-IV is March 2029.
Further details, including state-wise progress and habitation connectivity, can be accessed at www.omms.nic.in (Progress Monitoring, Monthly Progress Reports, State MPR Abstract Report) and www.pmgsy.nic.in (Progress Monitoring, Habitations Coverage Report).
This information was provided by the Minister of State for Rural Development.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Rural Development: The Indian government ministry responsible for rural development programs, including PMGSY.
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY): A rural road connectivity program in India aimed at providing all-weather road access to eligible unconnected habitations.
Chhattisgarh: A state in India where the deadline for certain PMGSY projects has been extended.
Rajya Sabha: The Upper House of the Parliament of India, where information about PMGSY was provided.
Shri Kamlesh Paswan: The Minister of State for Rural Development who provided information regarding PMGSY in a written reply.
RCPLWEA: An intervention/vertical under PMGSY. (Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas)
North East Hill States/UTs: Refers to the northeastern states and union territories of India, which are considered special category areas under PMGSY-IV with specific population criteria for habitation connectivity.
Aspirational Districts Blocks: Districts and blocks identified by the government for focused development efforts. They are considered special category areas under PMGSY-IV.
Ministry of Rural Development
All-Weather Road Connectivity to Villages
Posted On: 08 AUG 2025 5:30PM by PIB Delhi
The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) promotes inclusive growth by ensuring that remote and
underserved areas have all-weather road connectivity and are integrated into the development process. This
helps reduce regional disparities and ensures the benefits of development reach all sections of rural society.
Improved road infrastructure through PMGSY roads has also led to better access to education, healthcare, and
other essential services. This has resulted in improved health outcomes and overall enhancement in the quality
of life for rural communities. It has contributed significantly to rural economic growth by enhancing
connectivity and facilitating the transport of agricultural produce to markets. This improved access allows
farmers to secure better prices and encourages increased economic activity in rural areas, thereby supporting
national development.
By connecting rural populations to markets and employment opportunities, PMGSY plays a vital role in
poverty alleviation. It enables diversification of livelihoods and helps people participate more fully in the
economy, leading to improved living standards. The program also emphasises environmentally sustainable
practices in road construction and maintenance, with measures aimed at reducing the ecological impact and
ensuring long-term sustainability of infrastructure.
Since inception till 05.08.2025, a total of 8,38,611 km of road length has been sanctioned, out of which
7,83,620 Km of road length has been completed under various interventions/verticals of PMGSY.
After March 2020, a total of Rs. 74,324.36 Crore have been released till date, and a total of 1,23,595 km of
road length has been sanctioned, and 1,57,666 km of road length has been completed under various
interventions/verticals of PMGSY. The Budgetary allocation of the PMGSY was enhanced from Rs. 15000
Crore in the financial year (FY) 2021-22 to Rs. 19000 Crore from FY 2022-23 onwards.
A total of 3,81,395 km of road length was constructed under various ongoing interventions/ verticals of the
PMGSY since inception till March 2014, i.e. over 13 years across the country.
A total of 3,79,075 km of road length has been constructed under various ongoing interventions/ verticals of
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the PMGSY from 1 April 2014 to March 2024, i.e. over 10 years across the country, indicating a faster pace
of execution. State/vertical-wise details may be accessed at the programme website www.omms.nic.in -
>Progress Monitoring ->Monthly Progress Reports ->State MPR Abstract Report.
The unit for PMGSY is a habitation and not a village. Out of a total of 1,63,351 eligible unconnected
habitations (as per 2001 Census) in the Core Network in the country, 1,62,865 habitations have already been
provided all-weather road connectivity under PMGSY-I, and 486 habitations are pending for connectivity
across the country. State-wise details of habitations connectivity may be accessed at the programme website
www.pmgsy.nic.in >Progress Monitoring > Habitations Coverage Report. The timeline for completion of
ongoing projects under PMGSY-I (only Chhattisgarh), PMGSY-II, RCPLWEA and PMGSY-III has been
extended till 31.03.2026. The timeline for completion of PMGSY I works in all States other than Chhattisgarh
was March 2025.
Further, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV (PMGSY-IV) has been launched in 2024 for construction of
62,500 km of all-weather roads (single lane) to provide connectivity to about 25,000 unconnected eligible
habitations of population size 500+ in plains, 250+ in North East & Hill States/UTs, special category areas
(Tribal Schedule V, Aspirational Districts/ Blocks, Desert areas) and 100+ in Left Wing Extremism (LWE)
affected districts, as per Census 2011. The survey to identify the eligible habitations has been completed, and
the Ministry is working in close coordination with the States to sanction the works. The timeline of PMGSY
IV is till March 2029.This information was given by the Minister of State for Rural Development Shri Kamlesh Paswan in a written
reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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