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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Launch PMGSY-IV in MP Tomorrow

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV in Bhairunda, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday. The event marks 25 years of PMGSY and includes approval letters for 973 roads covering 2,117 km in the state. Chouhan will announce a Rs 18,907 crore allocation for PMGSY for FY 2026-27, with Rs 830 crore earmarked for Madhya Pradesh. The programme also features PM-JANMAN road projects and felicitation of top-performing states in rural road implementation.

Key Points: PMGSY-IV Launch: Shivraj Chouhan in Sehore Tomorrow

  • PMGSY-IV national launch in Sehore, MP on May 9
  • Shivraj Chouhan to hand over approvals for 973 roads (2,117 km)
  • Rs 18,907 crore allocated for FY 2026-27, Rs 830 crore for MP
  • PM-JANMAN road projects covering 384 km also approved
  • Event marks 25 years of PMGSY with focus on technology-driven rural connectivity
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MP: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to launch Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV in Sehore tomorrow

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to launch Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV in Sehore, MP, with Rs 18,907 crore allocation for rural roads.

"a village road is not merely a means of transportation, but a pathway to prosperity, education, healthcare, markets, employment and a life of dignity - Shivraj Singh Chouhan"

Sehore, May 9

The silver jubilee celebrations marking 25 years of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana and the national launch of PMGSY-IV will be held in Bhairunda, Madhya Pradesh's Sehore district on Sunday, marking a major milestone in the development journey of rural India.

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan will lead the programme and reinforce the national commitment to connecting villages with durable, all-weather paved roads. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav will also participate in the event.

During the event, Union Minister Chouhan will hand over approval letters and financial allocations under PMGSY-IV to CM Yadav for 973 roads covering a total length of 2,117 kilometres in Madhya Pradesh. These projects are expected to benefit 987 habitations across the state. Along with this, road projects covering more than 384 kilometres under the PM-JANMAN initiative will also be approved, directly benefiting 168 backward habitations.

During the programme, Chouhan will also announce a symbolic allocation of Rs 18,907 crore for the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana for the financial year 2026-27. Out of this, Rs 830 crore has been allocated for the Madhya Pradesh. The allocation is expected to further strengthen rural connectivity and improve access to economic activities, education, healthcare and agricultural markets in rural areas.

According to the statement, Union Minister Chouhan has consistently emphasised that a village road is not merely a means of transportation, but a pathway to prosperity, education, healthcare, markets, employment and a life of dignity. The silver jubilee celebrations of PMGSY and the launch of PMGSY-IV are being described as a decisive step towards taking rural India to new heights of development in the coming years.

The programme will also include the felicitation of states that have performed exceptionally in implementing rural road projects. The event is expected to mark the beginning of a new phase of technology-driven rural road construction and connectivity expansion across the country.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great to see MP getting 973 roads under PMGSY-IV! 😊 As someone from rural Madhya Pradesh, I know how important all-weather roads are during monsoon season. The PM-JANMAN initiative for backward habitations is also welcome - these are the communities that need connectivity the most. But I wish the local bodies were more involved in route planning.
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James A
Impressive numbers - 973 roads covering 2,117 km in MP alone. The focus on technology-driven construction is smart because it can improve quality and reduce costs. But I'm curious about maintenance plans. Building roads is one thing, keeping them in good condition for 10-15 years is another challenge entirely.
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Vikram M
I've seen the impact of PMGSY firsthand in my village near Indore. Kids can now go to school safely even during rains, and farmers can transport their produce without spoilage. The statement about roads being pathways to prosperity is absolutely true. But we need to ensure transparency in contractor selection to avoid poor quality work.
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Ananya R
25 years of PMGSY - that's impressive continuity! Though I'd like to see more focus on eco-friendly road construction and drainage systems to prevent waterlogging. Also, 987 habitations in MP is great but what about states like Bihar and Odisha where connectivity gaps remain large? Hope the allocation is distributed fairly.
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Michael C
The ₹830 crore for MP is significant but I wonder about the per-kilometer cost compared to global benchmarks. Technology-driven construction could help if it's implemented properly. Also, integrating road projects with broadband connectivity would

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