Central
Government has decided to extend Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III
(PMGSY-III) from March 2025 to March 2028
- ¨ The Central Government has decided to extend Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) from March 2025 to March 2028.
- The decision was approved in a Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- The aim is to enhance rural connectivity by linking villages with agricultural markets, schools, hospitals, and essential services.
- The total cost of the scheme has been increased from ₹80,250 crore to ₹83,977 crore.
- This move is seen as a step towards strengthening rural infrastructure and promoting inclusive development.
Key Approvals under PMGSY-III
- ¨ The timeline for construction of roads and bridges has been extended.
- In plain areas, construction of roads and bridges will continue till March 2028.
- In hilly areas, road construction will also continue till March 2028.
- However, for bridges in hilly areas, the deadline has been extended to March 2029.
- Projects approved before 31 March 2025 but not yet tendered will now be included in the
- bidding process, speeding up execution and reducing delays.
ocus on Long Span Bridges (LSBs)
- ¨ The Cabinet approved 161 Long Span Bridges (LSBs).
- The estimated cost of these bridges is ₹961 crore.
- These bridges are located on already approved road routes but had not received separate approval earlier.
- Their construction will improve connectivity, especially in remote and hilly regions.
- In many rural areas, roads exist but lack of bridges disrupts transportation.
- These bridges will ensure smooth and continuous rural connectivity.
