Executive Summary:
This document provides details on the progress and quality assurance measures under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) as of July 31, 2025. It outlines the number of road works completed with satisfactory quality checks since 2020, the use of green technologies in road construction, and measures to ensure road quality and durability. The document also addresses the incorporation of new-age construction materials and the availability of quality-related data.
Key Points / Main Content:
Quality Checks and Road Construction:
• A total of 27,696 completed PMGSY works have been graded as Satisfactory by State Quality Monitors (SQMs) between FY 2020-21 and FY 2025-26 (as of July 31, 2025), passing both first and second-tier quality checks.
• 1,66,694 Km of road length has been sanctioned using new green technologies, with 1,24,688 Km completed.
Use of Green Technologies:
• The use of green technologies economizes construction costs, enables effective waste disposal, conserves virgin mining materials, enhances execution capacity, and reduces construction time.
Quality and Durability Measures:
• A three-tier Quality Monitoring System is in place: executing agency checks, SQM inspections, and National Quality Monitors (NQMs) surprise inspections.
• Contractors are legally bound to maintain roads for five years post-construction under a Defect Liability Period (DLP) clause.
• Innovative and climate-resilient technologies (e.g., waste plastic, cold mix) are promoted to enhance road lifespan and reduce environmental impact.
• Continuous training is provided to engineers, contractors, and quality monitors.
New-Age Construction Materials:
• A minimum of 15% of the total annual road length in each State should be constructed using new and green technologies, including waste plastic, fly ash, and cold mix, as per 2013 guidelines.
• A 2022 Vision Document guides States in mainstreaming innovative materials and techniques.
• Approved technologies include Cold Mix Technology, Waste Plastic, Cement stabilisation, Full Depth Reclamation (FDR), Panelled Cement Concrete, Cellfilled concrete, Use of Steel Copper Slag, Use of Jute Coir and Fly Ash.
• As of July 31, 2025, over 1,24,688 km of road length has been constructed using new and green technologies under PMGSY.
Quality Data Availability:
• Real-time data on inspections, quality ratings, and grievance redressal is available on the PMGSY website under the Quality Grading Abstract and MeriSadak Citizen Feedback System.
Impact Analysis:
Executing Agencies:
Impact: Required to perform first-tier quality checks and adhere to technical standards and maintenance requirements.
Action Required: Implement quality checks at the field level, maintain roads for five years post-construction under the DLP clause.
State Governments:
Impact: Responsible for ensuring that a minimum of 15% of road length is constructed using new and green technologies.
Action Required: Mainstream innovative materials and techniques in road construction, utilize the Vision Document for guidance.
State Quality Monitors (SQMs):
Impact: Responsible for conducting independent quality inspections at every level.
Action Required: Inspect all works at every level and record graded inspection reports in real-time.
National Quality Monitors (NQMs):
Impact: Responsible for conducting surprise inspections across States to ensure objectivity and compliance.
Action Required: Conduct surprise inspections and record graded inspection reports in real-time.
Contractors:
Impact: Legally bound to maintain roads for five years post-construction.
Action Required: Adhere to the Defect Liability Period (DLP) clause and ensure satisfactory road maintenance.
Citizens:
Impact: Benefit from improved road quality and durability.
Action Required: Access real-time data on inspections, quality ratings, and grievance redressal via the PMGSY website and provide feedback through the MeriSadak Citizen Feedback System.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY): A Government of India initiative focused on providing all-weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations in rural areas.
Ministry of Rural Development: The central government ministry responsible for overseeing rural development programs and policies, including PMGSY.
State Quality Monitors (SQMs): Independent monitors who inspect road works at the state level to ensure quality and compliance with standards under PMGSY.
National Quality Monitors (NQMs): Monitors deputed by the Ministry of Rural Development to conduct surprise inspections across states to ensure objectivity and compliance with PMGSY standards.
Online Management, Monitoring and Accounting System (OMMAS): A system used to track physical and financial progress, including quality inspections, under the PMGSY program.
Defect Liability Period (DLP): A clause in contracts that legally binds contractors to maintain roads for five years post-construction, ensuring accountability and durability under PMGSY.
Indian Roads Congress (IRC): An organization that provides the technical standards and guidelines used in the construction of PMGSY roads.
Waste Plastic: A new-age construction material used in bituminous roads to improve durability and resistance to water-induced damage. It is promoted by the Ministry of Rural Development under PMGSY.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2568
ANSWERED ON 05/08/2025
Green Technology under PMGSY
2568. Smt. Shambhavi:
Shri NareshGanpatMhaske:
Shri Rajesh Verma:
Dr. ShrikantEknathShinde:
Shri RavindraDattaramWaikar:
Shri VishaldadaPrakashbapuPatil:
Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:
(a) the number of road works completed under Pradhan Mantri
Gram SadakYojana (PMGSY) that have passed first-tier and
second-tier quality checks since 2020, State and year-wise;
(b) the proportion of roads constructed using green technologies
and the manner in which that impacted cost-effectiveness and
long-term durability since 2020, State and year-wise;
(c) the details of the measures taken by the Government to ensure
the quality and durability of rural roads constructed under
PMGSY;
(d) the details of the steps taken by the Government to
incorporate new-age construction materials such as waste
plastic, fly ash, and cold mix technology to improve road
quality; and
(e) whether the Government is planning to launch a PMGSY
Quality Dashboard with real-time data on inspections, quality
ratings and grievance redressal, if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN)
(a): A total of 27,696 completed works under Pradhan Mantri Gram
SadakYojana (PMGSY) have been graded as ‘Satisfactory’ by State
Quality Monitors (SQMs) from the Financial Year 2020-21 to
Financial Year 2025-26 (as on 31-7-2025), and thus, successfully
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below:
Completed works graded as
Financial Year
‘Satisfactory’ by SQMs
2020-21 3,271
2021-22 6,354
2022-23 6,906
2023-24 5,361
2024-25 4,460
2025-26
(as on 31-7- 1,344
2025)
State-wise & year-wise details of completed works graded as
‘Satisfactory’ by SQMs can be accessed at https://omms.nic.in-
>Quality->Quality Grading Abstract.
(b): Under PMGSY, a road length of 1,66,694 Km has been
sanctioned using new/ green technologies, out of which,
construction of a road length of 1,24,688 Km has been completed.
The details of overall road length constructed and road length
constructed using new/ green technologies during Financial Year
2020-21 to Financial Year 2025-26 (as on 31-7-2025) under PMGSY
are given below:
Overall road
length Road length constructed using
Financial Year
constructed (in new/ green technologies (in Km)
Km)
2020-21 36,673 11,202
2021-22 42,004 15,922
2022-23 29,739 16,443
2023-24 26,100 17,945
2024-25 18,111 16,200
2025-26
(as on 31-7- 4,946 4,858
2025)
State-wise & year-wise details of road length constructed
under various verticals of PMGSY can be accessed at
https://omms.nic.in -> Progress Monitoring -> Monthly Progress
Report -> Financial Year-wise Achievement. Similarly, State-wise &
year-wise details of road length constructed using new/ green
Page 2 of 5technologies under PMGSY can be accessed at https://omms.nic.in-
>Proposals->Technology Abstract.
The use of new and green technologies in road construction
economises the construction cost of rural roads, while also enabling
the effective disposal of various industrial and municipal wastes.
This not only saves the environment but also conserves the use of
virgin mining materials effectively. Further, it also enhances the
execution capacity and reduces the construction period.
(c): The Government accords highest priority to ensuring the
quality and durability of rural roads constructed under the PMGSY.
The following measures have been taken to ensure the quality and
durability of rural roads constructed under PMGSY:
(i) A comprehensive framework has been put in place to ensure that
all roads are built to prescribed technical standards and maintained
effectively over time. PMGSY roads are constructed based on
detailed specifications and guidelines issued by the Indian Roads
Congress (IRC) and the Ministry of Rural Development. Designs are
vetted at both the State and Central levels to ensure structural
integrity and suitability for local terrain and climate.
(ii) Further, a three-tier Quality Monitoring System is in place. At the
first tier, quality checks are made by the executing agency at the
field level. At the second tier, independent State Quality Monitors
(SQMs) inspect all the work at every level. At the third Tier, National
Quality Monitors (NQMs) deputed by the Ministry conduct surprise
inspections across States to ensure objectivity and compliance.
PMGSY uses the Online Management, Monitoring and Accounting
System (OMMAS) to track physical and financial progress, including
quality inspections. Graded inspection reports from SQMs and NQMs
are recorded and monitored in real-time.
(iii) All contractors are legally bound to maintain the roads for five
years post-construction under a Defect Liability Period (DLP)
clause. Payments are linked to satisfactory maintenance, ensuring
accountability and durability.
(iv) The Ministry has promoted the use of innovative and climate-
resilient technologies (e.g., waste plastic, cold mix, Full Depth
Reclamation, etc.) to enhance the lifespan of roads and reduce
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constructed using such technologies as of July 2025.
(v) Continuous training of engineers, contractors, and quality
monitors is undertaken through reputed institutions to strengthen
technical competencies in road design, construction, and
maintenance.
These measures, taken in a coordinated and systematic
manner, have significantly contributed to improving the quality,
durability, and sustainability of rural roads constructed under
PMGSY.
(d): The Ministry of Rural Development has taken several proactive
measures to promote the adoption of new-age, sustainable
construction materials and technologies under the PMGSY, with the
twin objectives of improving road quality and promoting
environmental sustainability. Key steps taken in this regard include
the following:
(i) In 2013, the Ministry issued guidelines mandating that a minimum
of 15% of the total annual road length in each State be constructed
using new and green technologies, including waste plastic, fly ash,
cold mix, etc.
(ii) A comprehensive Vision Document was released in 2022 to guide
States in mainstreaming innovative materials and techniques. The
document promotes the use of many proven technologies, tailored
to suit varied geographic and climatic conditions. Some of the
approved technologies in use are:
Cold Mix Technology: Enables bituminous road construction
without heating, ensuring energy savings and suitability in remote
or hilly areas.
Waste Plastic: Used in bituminous roads in surface coats to
improve durability and resistance to water-induced damage.
Cement stabilisation: It is a soil improvement technique used
in road construction to enhance the strength and durability of weak
or poor-quality soils by mixing them with cement.
Full Depth Reclamation (FDR): It is a rehabilitation method that
involves recycling of an existing distressed bituminous surfacing
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this process use of carted stone aggregates can be avoided or very
minimal use of carted aggregates used.
Panelled Cement Concrete: It refers to a method of laying
cement concrete pavements in defined rectangular or square
sections (called panels) to control cracking due to shrinkage,
temperature changes, or structural loading.
Cell-filled concrete: The compacted sub-grade / sub-base is
covered with form work of plastic cells, which ultimately gets filled
with concrete to act as pavement. Highly serviceable &
maintenance-free pavement is obtained with extremely low cost.
Use of Steel/ Copper Slag: Steel and copper slag can be
effectively used in the construction of rural roads, offering both
economic and environmental benefits. It can be a sustainable
alternative to natural aggregates in road construction.
Use of Jute/ Coir: The use of natural geotextiles like jute and
coir in road construction is a sustainable and cost-effective solution
for improving soil strength and stability, especially in rural and low-
volume roads
Fly Ash: Utilised in sub-grade and embankment construction to
enhance strength and reduce environmental impact.
Roads constructed using green technologies are closely
monitored for performance. Best practices and case studies are
shared across States to encourage wider adoption. As of 31st July
2025, more than 1,24,688 km of road length has been constructed
using new and green technologies under PMGSY, contributing to
cost savings, longer pavement life, and reduced carbon footprint.
(e): Real-time data of inspections, quality ratings, and grievance
redressal is available in the Citizen section of the PMGSY website
hosted at https://omms.nic.in under the Quality Grading Abstract
and MeriSadak Citizen Feedback System.
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