**Executive Summary**
This document is a response to Unstarred Question No. 468 in Lok Sabha, answered on 03/02/2026, concerning the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Maharashtra. It addresses the assessment of eligible unconnected habitations, timelines for proposal submission, monitoring mechanisms, and quality control measures for PMGSY roads in Maharashtra. The deadline for completion of PMGSY-IV is March 2029.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **PMGSY-IV Approval and Scope:**
* Phase IV of PMGSY was approved in September 2024.
* Aims to provide all-weather connectivity to 25,000 unconnected habitations with a population of 500+ in plains, 250+ in NE & Hill States/UTs, special category areas and 100+ in LWE affected districts (as per Census 2011).
* **Proposal Submission and Evaluation:**
* Maharashtra submitted a proposal for 65 roads (276.11 km) under PMGSY-IV.
* A Pre-Empowered Committee meeting was held on 30.12.2025 for the same.
* Proposals are scrutinized by the Ministry in Pre-Empowered and Empowered Committee meetings.
* **Habitation Survey in Maharashtra:**
* Maharashtra surveyed 1641 habitations via the Gram Sadak Survey Application.
* 196 habitations were found eligible per PMGSY-IV guidelines.
* District-wise habitation survey details are given in Annexure (see table).
* **Monitoring and Targets:**
* District-specific targets are not fixed by the Ministry.
* The Online Management, Monitoring and Accounting System (OMMAS) is used for monitoring progress.
* Project Management Information System (PMIS) within OMMAS is used for progress monitoring of construction activities of each road sanctioned under PMGSY.
* **Quality Assurance Mechanism:**
* A three-tier Quality Assurance Mechanism is in place to verify PMGSY road quality:
* **First Tier (In-house):** Programme Implementation Units (PIUs) conduct mandatory tests.
* **Second Tier (Independent State Level):** Independent State Quality Monitors (SQMs) perform inspections.
* **Third Tier (Independent Central Level):** National Quality Monitors (NQMs) perform random inspections.
* **Climate Resilience and Durability Measures:**
* Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) are vetted by State Technical Agencies (STAs).
* Use of New/Green technologies (e.g., Waste Plastic) is mandatory since 2013.
* Road designs follow Indian Roads Congress (IRC) codes.
* Advanced digital platforms are used for transparency:
* OMMAS tracks physical and financial progress.
* e-MARG monitors maintenance.
* MeriSadak App allows citizen feedback.
* Road Safety Audits are conducted for roads longer than 5 km.
**Impact Analysis**
**State Government of Maharashtra**
*Impact:*
The Maharashtra government is affected by the need to submit proposals for PMGSY-IV, undergo scrutiny, and ensure the quality and durability of road construction. They are also impacted by the monitoring mechanisms and quality assurance procedures implemented by the Ministry.
*Action Required:*
The State must adhere to the timeline for completion of PMGSY-IV (March 2029), address implementation gaps at the State level, and follow the established quality assurance mechanism to ensure road durability and climate resilience. They should also utilise OMMAS and PMIS for effective monitoring and address citizen feedback received through MeriSadak App.
**Citizens of Maharashtra**
*Impact:*
Citizens will benefit from improved road connectivity in unconnected habitations, leading to better access to services and opportunities. They are also impacted by the quality and durability of the roads and have the ability to provide feedback.
*Action Required:*
Citizens can use the MeriSadak App to report poor road quality or lack of maintenance, triggering independent inspections if necessary.
**Contractors**
*Impact:*
Contractors are affected by the mandatory tests on materials and workmanship, which are the responsibility of the Programme Implementation Units (PIUs). They are also impacted by the monitoring of the 5-year Defect Liability Period (DLP) through the e-MARG platform.
*Action Required:*
Contractors must ensure that mandatory tests are carried out on materials and workmanship at field laboratories. Routine maintenance must be verified through geo-tagged photographs uploaded every two months.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV (PMGSY-IV): A rural road connectivity scheme, specifically the fourth phase, aiming to provide all-weather access to unconnected habitations.
Ministry of Rural Development: The central ministry responsible for overseeing and implementing the PMGSY scheme.
Maharashtra: Indian state; focus of the unstarred question regarding implementation of PMGSY-IV.
OMMAS (Online Management, Monitoring and Accounting System): A web-based system used for monitoring and managing the implementation of PMGSY works.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 468
ANSWERED ON 03/02/2026
PMGSY IN MAHARASHTRA
468. Shri VishaldadaPrakashbapuPatil:
Dr. BachhavShobha Dinesh:
AdvGowaalKagadaPadavi:
Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has assessed the extent of eligible
unconnected habitations under Pradhan Mantri Gram
SadakYojana-IV (PMGSY-IV) in the districts of Nandurbar,
Bhandara, Solapur, Sangli and Dhule, particularly in tribal,
aspirational and drought-prone blocks, if so, the number of
habitations found eligible but still left out of the proposal
pipeline, district-wise;
(b) whether any timelines have been fixed for Maharashtra to
submit PMGSY-IV proposals for the above districts, if so, the
details thereof;
(c) whether the Government proposes to introduce district-specific
targets, monitoring mechanisms and penalties for delays in
proposal finalisation and execution under PMGSY-IV, given
repeated implementation gaps at Central and State levels;
(d) whether any steps has been taken to independently verify the
quality, durability and climate resilience of PMGSY roads in
these districts, in view of recurring damage due to heavy
rainfall and inadequate maintenance; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN)
(a) & (b): The Government of India has approved phase IV of
PMGSY in September 2024 to provide all-weather connectivity to
25,000 unconnected habitations of population size 500+ in plains,250+ in NE & Hill Sates/UTs, special category areas (Tribal Schedule
V, Aspirational Districts/Blocks, Desert areas) and 100+ in LWE
affected districts, as per Census 2011. The timeline for completion
of PMGSY-IV is March 2029.
All proposals received from the States are scrutinized by the
Ministry in the Pre-Empowered and Empowered Committee
meetings. The recommendations of the Empowered Committee are
submitted to the Minister of Rural Development and in case the
proposals meet the programme requirements, the same is
sanctioned. The State of Maharashtra has submitted proposal for 65
roads covering a length of 276.11 km under Pradhan Mantri Gram
SadakYojana-IV (PMGSY-IV), for which, Pre-Empowered Committee
meeting has been held on 30.12.2025. In the State of Maharashtra,
the State has surveyed 1641 habitations through Gram Sadak Survey
Application, out of which, only 196 habitations have been found
eligible as per the programme guidelines of PMGSY-IV. District-wise
details of habitations surveyed by the State and found eligible out of
it is given in Annexure.
(c): District specific target is not fixed by the Ministry. In order to
effectively monitor the PMGSY works and bring about greater
efficiency, accountability and transparency in its implementation, a
modern web based online Management, Monitoring and Accounting
System (OMMAS) is in place. Implementation of all PMGSY works is
monitored through OMMAS on real time basis to ensure that the
physical and financial progress are in sync with the overall targets
given to states. Further Project Management Information System
(PMIS) within OMMAS has been developed for progress monitoring
of construction activities of each road sanctioned under PMGSY.
(d) & (e): The Government has established a robust three-tier
Quality Assurance Mechanism to independently verify that PMGSY
roads meet prescribed technical standards, including durability and
resilience to climatic stress:
First Tier (In-house): The Programme Implementation Units
(PIUs) are responsible for process control through mandatory tests
on materials and workmanship at field laboratories established by
contractors.
Second Tier (Independent State Level): Independent State
Quality Monitors (SQMs) conduct structured inspections at three
critical stages: initial, middle, and final stages of construction.Third Tier (Independent Central Level): The National Quality
Monitors (NQMs), who are retired senior engineers, perform
unannounced, random inspections across districts. Their role is to
provide an objective third-party audit of the work quality and the
effectiveness of the state’s quality control system.
Further to ensure Climate Resilience & Durability the following
Measures are in place:
Design Vetting: All Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) are vetted by
State Technical Agencies (STAs) (like NITs/IITs) to ensure structural
designs are suitable for the specific terrain and local climate (e.g.,
higher embankments in flood-prone districts).
Green Technology Mandate: Since 2013, It has been made
mandatory for the States to use New/Green technologies (like Waste
Plastic, Cold Mix, and Cell Filled Concrete) for constructions of
roads sanctioned under the scheme. These technologies,
particularly Waste Plastic, have proven to increase resistance to
water-induced damage.
IRC Standards: Road designs follow the Indian Roads Congress (IRC)
codes, which include specific provisions for drainage and durability
in high-rainfall zones.
The Ministry utilizes advanced digital platforms to ensure
transparency and accountability in these verification steps:
OMMAS (Online Management, Monitoring and Accounting
System): This portal tracks the physical and financial progress of
every road in real-time. Inspection reports from both SQMs and
NQMs are uploaded here for administrative scrutiny.
e-MARG (Electronic Maintenance of Rural Roads): Launched to
ensure "durability through maintenance," this platform monitors the
5-year Defect Liability Period (DLP). Routine maintenance by
contractors is verified through geo-tagged photographs uploaded
every two months. For PMGSY-III & PMGSY-IV post five year
maintenance is tracked /will also be tracked.
MeriSadak App: A citizen feedback system that allows users to
report poor quality or lack of maintenance directly to the authorities,
triggering independent inspections if necessary.
Road Safety Audits: For PMGSY-III, a mandatory safety audit is
conducted for roads longer than 5 km to identify design deficiencies
that might affect durability or safety.*****Annexure
Annexure referred to in reply to parts (a) & (b) of LokSabhaUnstarred
Question No. 468 for answer on 03.02.2026.
Details of habitations survey for the state of Maharashtra under
PMGSY-IV.
Sr. No District Total Un- Total Eligible
Name Survey Connected Habitation
Survey
approved by
State
1 Ahmednagar 126 1 0
2 Aurangabad 4 1 1
3 Beed 2 1 1
4 Buldhana 4 3 3
5 Dhule 13 10 10
6 Gadchiroli 77 66 66
7 Hingoli 14 0 0
8 Jalgaon 17 13 13
9 Jalna 44 1 1
10 Kolhapur 469 0 0
11 Latur 4 0 0
12 Nanded 50 6 6
13 Nandurbar 5 5 5
14 Nashik 38 17 17
15 Osmanabad 59 8 8
16 Parbhani 40 1 1
17 Pune 21 4 4
18 Raigad 33 2 1
19 Ratnagiri 190 0 0
20 Sangali 150 0 0
21 Satara 31 0 0
22 Sindhudurg 130 0 0
23 Solapur 90 50 50
24 Thane 18 2 2
25 Washim 2 1 1
26 Palghar 10 6 6
Total 1641 198 196
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