Centre sanctions projects worth Rs 620 crore for rural roads in northeast, hill states

IANS April 5, 2025 124 views

The Indian government has sanctioned significant infrastructure projects worth Rs 620 crore to improve rural road connectivity in northeastern states and hill regions. The investment targets states like Manipur, Mizoram, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand under the PMGSY-III scheme. These projects will construct roads and long-span bridges to enhance accessibility in remote areas. The initiative aims to boost economic development, improve healthcare and education access, and bridge the gap between rural and urban centers.

"The initiative aims to improve access to essential services and enhance rural connectivity" - Ministry of Rural Development
New Delhi, April 5: The Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned projects worth Rs 620.63 crore to construct rural roads in the northeastern region, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Odisha to boost economic development in remote areas, according to an official statement issued on Saturday.

Key Points

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Centre approves infrastructure projects under PMGSY-III scheme

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Investment targets remote northeastern and hill states

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Projects focus on road and bridge connectivity

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Aims to foster economic development in rural regions

An investment of Rs 474.71 crore will be made under the PMGSY-III scheme for rural roads in Manipur, Mizoram, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand States under PMGSY-III.

As many as 41 roads measuring 280.97 km, with an estimated investment of Rs 225.15 crore, have been sanctioned for Manipur. Earlier 56 roads of 502.24 km length with an estimated investment of Rs. 404.72 crore had already been sanctioned in the state under PMGSY-III, the ministry said.

An estimated investment of Rs 67.69 crore has been approved for Mizoram to build 7 long span bridges measuring 373.46 metres. Earlier, 17 roads of 487.50 km length with an estimated investment of Rs 562.70 crore had been sanctioned in the state under PMGSY-III.

Himachal Pradesh will get Rs 140.90 crore under the scheme for constructing 21 long span bridges measuring 970.772-metre length. This comes on top of the 299 roads of 3,123.117 km and 43 long span bridges with an estimated investment of Rs 3,345.82 crore that were earlier sanctioned for the state under PMGSY-III.

Uttarakhand will receive an investment of Rs 40.77 crore to construct 9 long span bridges measuring 246-metre length. The state has already been sanctioned 212 roads of 2,287.95 km and 9 long span bridges with an estimated investment of Rs 1,865.34 crore earlier under the scheme.

The Ministry of Rural Development has also sanctioned projects to Tripura and Odisha under the connectivity component of Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN).

As many as 25 roads measuring 84.352 km have been sanctioned for Odisha with an estimated investment of Rs. 76.47 crore, while 26 roads measuring 63.271 km and 2 long span bridges, with an estimated investment of Rs. 69.65 crore, have been sanctioned for Tripura.

The initiative aims to improve access to essential services like healthcare, education, and markets. It will also enhance connectivity in rural areas, bridging the gap between remote villages and urban centres and foster economic development, trade, and commerce in the region, the ministry explained.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
This is such a positive step! Better roads in remote areas will transform lives. Access to hospitals and schools will improve so much 🙌 Hope the projects get completed on time.
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Rahul S.
While the investment is welcome, I hope they focus on quality construction. Many rural roads deteriorate quickly due to poor materials and maintenance. Sustainability should be prioritized.
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Meena L.
As someone from Himachal, I can tell you how much we need these bridges! Monsoon season cuts off so many villages. This will be life-changing for remote communities.
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Arjun T.
Good to see NE states getting attention. But why only these few states? Many other rural areas across India need similar infrastructure development.
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Sunita P.
The economic impact will be huge! Better roads mean farmers can get their produce to markets faster and at lower cost. This could boost local economies significantly 💰
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David M.
I appreciate the detailed breakdown of investments. Transparency in how public funds are allocated is always good to see. Hope they publish progress reports too.

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Rural Development PMGSY-III Infrastructure Northeast India Himachal Pradesh Uttarakhand Rural Connectivity
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