Cabinet approves construction of 62,500 km roads under PM Gram Sadak Yojana-IV

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the implementation of the fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) for the construction of 62,500 km of new roads providing all-weather connectivity to 25,000 villages.

The Cabinet, Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the proposal for the financial years 2024-25 to 2028-29 with a total outlay of `70,125 crore, a statement said.

The central share is Rs 49,087.50 crore and the state share is Rs 21,037.50 crore.

“Under this scheme 25,000 unconnected habitations of population size 500+ in plains, 250+ in NE & Hill States/UTs, special category areas (Tribal Schedule V, Aspirational Districts/Blocks, Desert areas) and 100+ in LWE affected districts, as per Census 2011 will be covered,” the statement said. “Under this scheme 62,500 Km of all-weather roads will be provided to unconnected habitations. Construction of required bridges along the alignment of the all-weather road will also be provided,” it said.

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