Context: Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister has approved the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana - IV between FY 2024-25 to 2028-29.
About PMGSY-IV
- Total length of roads: 62,500 km of all weather roads.
- Habitations to be covered: 25,000 unconnected habitations
- Eligibility of habitations to be covered based on population size (as per Census 2011):
- 500+ in North-East & Hill States/UTs, Special Category Areas (Tribal Schedule V Areas, Aspirational Districts/Blocks, Desert Areas)
- 100+ in LWE affected districts
- Financial assistance will also be provided for construction/upgradation of bridges along the alignment of all-weather roads will be provided for new connectivity roads.
- Financial Assistance: Total outlay will be Rs 70,125 crore (Centre's share Rs 49,087 crores and State's share Rs 21,037 crores).
- Technological innovation: PMGSY-IV will employ global best practices for road construction such as Cold Mix Technology, Waste Plastic, panelled cement concrete, Cell filled concrete, full depth reclamation, use of construction waste and other wastes such as fly ash, steel slag etc.
- Integration with PM Gati Shakti Portal: PMGSY-IV road alignment planning and DPR (Detailed project report) preparation will be undertaken through PM Gati Shakti portal.
- Nodal Ministry: Department of Rural Development under the Ministry of Rural Development.
Kuch nahi hua mujhe to