New Delhi: In a major push to boost rural infrastructure and economic development, the Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned new connectivity projects to Manipur, Mizoram, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand under Phase III of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-III).
In Manipur, 41 new roads covering a total length of 280.97 kilometers have been approved with an estimated investment of ₹225.15 crore. This latest sanction builds upon earlier approvals under PMGSY-III, which included 56 roads measuring 502.24 kilometers at a cost of ₹404.72 crore.
For Mizoram, the Centre has sanctioned 7 Long Span Bridges (LSBs) totaling 373.46 meters in length with an estimated cost of ₹67.69 crore. Prior to this, 17 roads measuring 487.50 kilometers had already been sanctioned in the state under the same scheme, involving an investment of ₹562.70 crore.
Himachal Pradesh is set to benefit from the construction of 21 new Long Span Bridges with a combined length of 970.77 meters and an investment of ₹140.90 crore. This adds to the state’s previous approvals of 299 roads spanning 3,123.12 kilometers and 43 LSBs with a total investment of ₹3,345.82 crore.
Uttarakhand has received approval for 9 Long Span Bridges totaling 246 meters in length, with a sanctioned amount of ₹40.77 crore. Previously, 212 roads covering 2,287.95 kilometers and 9 LSBs had already been sanctioned under PMGSY-III, with an estimated investment of ₹1,865.34 crore.
These infrastructure projects are expected to have a transformative impact on the socio-economic landscape of the respective states. By improving rural connectivity, the initiatives aim to enhance access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and markets, while also bridging the gap between remote villages and urban centers. Additionally, the projects are set to foster trade, commerce, and employment opportunities, thereby stimulating local economies and aligning with the government’s vision of a developed India, or Viksit Bharat.
