Centre to Fast-Track Rs 2,708 Crore Rural Road Plan for Uttarakhand, Dhami Says
CM Dhami met the Union Rural Development Minister in Delhi to seek approval for 315 roads and 32 bridges under PMGSY-IV, covering 610 habitations.
Current Summary
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi on Monday to seek approval for a Rs 2,708 crore rural road connectivity package under the fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV). The proposal includes 315 roads spanning 1,777 kilometres, estimated to cost Rs 2,526 crore, and 32 bridges proposed at a cost of Rs 182 crore. The two sides reached an understanding to expedite approval of these projects, which are intended to connect 610 habitations in Uttarakhand's rural and remote areas. Dhami also raised 213 additional road proposals covering 1,360 kilometres, for which Chouhan assured early approval consideration. The road package remains at the proposal stage; a timeline for formal approval, fund release or construction start has not been detailed.
What We Know
- CM Dhami discussed PMGSY-IV rural road proposals worth Rs 2,708 crore with Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi on Monday.
- The package includes 315 roads (1,777 km, Rs 2,526 crore) and 32 bridges (Rs 182 crore), intended to connect 610 habitations.
- An understanding was reached to expedite approval of these works.
- A further 213 road proposals covering 1,360 km were also discussed, with Chouhan assuring early consideration.
What Is Still Unclear
- Timeline for formal Centre approval, fund disbursement, or construction start.
- Which specific districts or habitations will be prioritised first.
What Changed
- 12 Oct, 03:42 pmSignal detected: Centre to Fast-Track Rs 2,708 Crore Rural Road Plan for Uttarakhand, Dhami Says
Background
PMGSY is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at providing all-weather road connectivity to unconnected rural habitations.