The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved implementation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV with a total outlay of Rs 70,125 crore.
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV is launched for the financial year 2024-25 to 2028-29 and within the total outlay, the central share is Rs 49,087.50 crore and the state share is Rs 21,037.50 crore.
This would cover 25,000 unconnected habitations and construction/upgradation of bridges on new connectivity roads .
Financial Assistance is to be provided for constructing 62,500 Kms of road to provide new connectivity to the eligible 25,000 unconnected habitations and construction/ up-gradation of bridges on the new connectivity roads.
"Under the scheme, 62,500 km of all-weather roads will be provided to unconnected habitations. Construction of required bridges along the alignment of the all-weather road will also be provided," said the Cabinet.
The all-weather roads will act as catalysts for the needed socio-economic development and transformation of the remote rural areas.
While connecting habitations, nearby government educational, health, market, growth centres will be connected, as far as feasible, with the all-weather road for the benefit of the local people.
Under PMGSY-IV, latest International Benchmarks for road construction will also be adopted at best practices, including the use of Cold Mix Technology and Waste Plastic, Panelled Cement concrete, Cell filled concrete, Full Depth Reclamation, use of construction waste and other wastes like Fly Ash, Steel Slag etc.
The planning of PMGSY-IV road alignment will be done through the PM Gati Shakti portal. The portal's planning tool will also help in DPR preparation," the Cabinet added.
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