Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) beyond 12th Five Year Plan period.
About:
Objective: PMGSY was launched in 2000 for providing all-weather road connectivity to every rural habitation with a minimum population of 500 in the plains and 250-plus in hill states, tribal districts and desert areas.
Implementing bodies: It is implemented by Ministry of Rural Development. The World Bank has supported PMGSY since its inception.
Funding pattern: It is 60:40 between the Centre and State for all States except for 8 North Eastern and 3 Himalayan States (Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand) for which it is 90:10.
Recent Extension: It will help in connecting 38,412 habitations at an estimated cost of 84,934 crore rupees. The fund sharing pattern will be same.
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