The Union Minister of Rural Development launched Phase III of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) to further enhance connectivity of villages with hospitals, schools and agricultural markets.
About:
Length covered: Under the PMGSY-III Scheme, it is proposed to consolidate 1,25,000 Km road length in the States.
Strategy: PMGSY-III involves consolidation of through routes and major rural links connecting habitations to Gramin Agricultural markets (GrAMs), higher secondary schools and hospitals.
Implementation period: 2019-20 to 2024-25.
Budget: It will entail an estimated cost of Rs 80,250 crore.
Funding pattern: The funding pattern for the PMGSY-III will be 60:40 between Centre and the States for States other than NE & Himalayan States and 90:10 for NE and Himalayan States as applicable for Central sponsored schemes.
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