**Summary:**
The Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned ₹195 crore to the State Government of Chhattisgarh under the Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA) for the financial year 2025-26. This Central Assistance aims to strengthen rural infrastructure and connectivity in conflict-affected regions of Chhattisgarh. The sanction adheres to the Ministry of Finance's Just-in-Time fund release mechanism via the Single Nodal Agency (SNA) SPARSH model for Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS). The allocation comprises ₹190.6125 crore for the Programme Fund and ₹4.3875 crore for the Administrative Fund. These funds are earmarked for the construction, upgradation, and maintenance of rural roads and related infrastructure in remote, forested, and Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected areas of Chhattisgarh. The Ministry of Rural Development has urged the State Government to expedite the utilization of the sanctioned funds in accordance with the scheme guidelines. Release ID: 2153875.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Rural Development: The Indian government ministry responsible for rural development programs.
Chhattisgarh: A state in India, the recipient of the sanctioned funds.
Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA): A program aimed at improving road connectivity in areas affected by Left Wing Extremism.
Left Wing Extremism (LWE): Refers to extremist groups and related issues in India.
Ministry of Finance: The Indian government ministry responsible for financial matters.
Single Nodal Agency (SNA): Part of the fund release mechanism for Centrally Sponsored Schemes.
SPARSH: Model for Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS).
2025-26: The financial year for which the Central Assistance is sanctioned.
Ministry of Rural Development
Centre Sanctions Rs.195 Crore to Chhattisgarh
Under RCPLWEA for Strengthening
Rural Connectivity in LWE-Affected Areas
Posted On: 07 AUG 2025 8:05PM by PIB Delhi
In a major push to rural infrastructure and connectivity in conflict-affected regions, the Government of India
has sanctioned Rs 195 crore to the State Government of Chhattisgarh as Central Assistance for the financial
year 2025–26 under the Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA).
The sanction has been issued in accordance with the Ministry of Finance’s “Just-in-Time” fund release
mechanism through the Single Nodal Agency (SNA) SPARSH model for Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(CSS).
The allocation includes Rs.190.6125 crore under the Programme Fund and Rs.4.3875 crore under the
Administrative Fund. The funds will support the construction, upgradation, and maintenance of rural roads
and related infrastructure in remote, forested, and Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected areas of
Chhattisgarh. The Ministry of Rural Development has urged the State Government to expedite utilisation of
the sanctioned funds in compliance with scheme guidelines.
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RC/KSR/AR
(Release ID: 2153875)