Parliament Question: Rural Connectivity in Maharashtra

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1479 ANSWERED ON 09/12/2025 RURAL CONNECTIVITY IN MAHARASHTRA

1479. Shri Balya Mama Suresh GopinathMhatre:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the projects recently approved under Pradhan Mantri Gram SadakYojana-II (PMGSY-II) to improve rural connectivity, State-wise including the State of Maharashtra;

(b) the manner in which these projects are expected to improve access to education, health services and markets in remote areas;

(c) whether these projects are being implemented for the environment sector so as to ensure sustainable development;

(d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;

(e) whether improved connectivity under PMGSY-II is likely to boost trade, commerce and inter-state movement; and

(f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN)

(a) & (b): Pradhan Mantri Gram SadakYojana- II (PMGSY-II) was launched in May, 2013 and envisages consolidation of the existing 50,000 km of Rural Road Network to improve its overall efficiency as a provider of transportation services for people, goods and services. It aims to cover upgradation of existing selected rural roads based on their economic potential and their role in facilitating the growth of rural market centers and rural hubs. A total of 49,795 Km road length has been sanctioned to various States and 2619 km length has been sanctioned to the State of Maharashtra under PMGSY-II. The details of the roads sanctioned, State-wise including the State of Maharashtra under various interventions of PMGSY may be accessed at the program website Page 1 of 3https://pmgsy.dord.gov.in/=>progress monitoring=>State MPR Abstract Report.

PMGSY roads have improved access to education and health care facilities, facilitated employment generation in both farm and non-farm sectors, helped farmers in getting better farm prices and so on. There are impact evaluation studies done by the World Bank, IIM Ahmedabad, BITS-Pilani, ILO and NITI Aayog explaining the socio-economic outcome improvements due to PMGSY Roads.

(c) & (d): The PMGSY promotes the adoption of eco-sensitive and sustainable construction practices across the country. Roads under PMGSY are constructed using locally available materials and environmentally friendly technologies to minimize ecological impact and ensure long-term sustainability. The programme encourages the use of green and non-conventional technologies such as Cold Mix Bitumen, Waste Plastic, Cell-filled Concrete, and Panelled Cement Concrete. These technologies help reduce dependence on energy- intensive materials, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and minimize environmental degradation. The details are placed in the Annexure.

(e) & (f): The improved rural road network had a significant impact on access to essential services. It enabled faster access to healthcare facilities, improve school accessibility, and reduce dropout rates, while also strengthening rural economies by facilitating easier transport of goods to markets. Furthermore, the enhanced connectivity fostered economic growth, trade, and employment. By linking remote areas to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals and such other public establishments, it boosted trade, generated employment opportunities through construction and maintenance jobs, and supported tourism. This has given thrust to Girl Child education, Women in workforce and wholistic lifestyle changes in remotest corner of the villages. These developments align with the Government's vision of creating a prosperous and developed India, contributing to the broader goal of "Viksit Bharat." ***** Page 2 of 3Annexure Annexure referred to in reply to parts (c) & (d) of Lok SabhaUnstarred Question No. 1479 for answer on 9.12.2025 Under New/Green Sustainable Technology Initiatives 1,67,102 km of road works have been sanctioned, and 1,28,604 km has been completed so far.

Technology Length Length Majorly used Sanctioned completed In km km Waste Plastic 56905 45472 Andaman & Nicobar, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir Jharkhand Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Odisha, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal Cold Mix 30399 25590 Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir Jharkhand Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, West Bengal FDR 10209 5200 Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh Panelled CC/White topping 8487 6008 Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Andaman & Nicobar, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal Cell filed concrete/ Cell filled 3784 3326 Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, concrete with ICBP Telangana, Odisha, Meghalaya, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal Coir/Jute/Geotextile/ 1865 1606 Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal Iron/Steel/Copper 1340 969 Jharkhand, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal Slag/Processed Steel Slag/Gravel with slag Surface dressing/MSD 11466 8290 Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand Cement 42647 32143 Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Stabilization/CCS/Others Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, West Bengal Total 1,67,102 1,28,604 The table below gives the details of New/Green Technology currently under usage:

Major Technology Used Length completed (In km) Full Depth Reclamation 5200  143.65 lakh tonners of aggregate saved.

(FDR) technology  21.80 lakh number of Laden Trucks loaded with aggregate have been reduced.

Cell filled concrete 3326 Paneled Cement 6008 Concrete/White Topping Jute, Coir, Geotextiles 1606  Local economy and use of green technology Waste Plastic 45472  19916 tones of waste plastic has been used in rural roads contrition under PMGSY and thereby 29875 tons of CO emission is saved 2 Cold Mix Technology 25590  Arrests CO and Pollutant release in to local 2 site ***** Page 3 of 3