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Rural Connectivity Boost: Rs 18,907 Crore for PMGSY-IV Launch

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will announce Rs 18,907 crore for the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana for FY 2026-27, marking 25 years of the scheme and the national launch of PMGSY-IV. Out of this, Rs 830 crore has been allocated for Madhya Pradesh, where Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav will participate in the event at Bhairunda. The initiative aims to strengthen rural connectivity, with 973 roads covering 2,117 km benefiting 987 habitations in Madhya Pradesh. Chouhan emphasized that village roads are pathways to prosperity, education, healthcare, and employment.

Key Points: Rs 18,907 Crore for Rural Roads: PMGSY-IV Launch

  • Rs 18,907 crore allocated for PMGSY-IV for FY27
  • Rs 830 crore for Madhya Pradesh road projects
  • 973 roads covering 2,117 km to be developed
  • Silver jubilee celebrations held in Sehore, MP
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to strengthen rural connectivity with allocation of Rs 18,907 crore for FY27

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces Rs 18,907 crore for PMGSY-IV to boost rural connectivity, with Rs 830 crore for Madhya Pradesh.

"A village road is not merely a means of transportation, but a pathway to prosperity - Shivraj Singh Chouhan"

New Delhi, May 9

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is set to announce Rs 18,907 crore for the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana for the financial year 2026-27 on Sunday -- marking 25 years of the PMGSY and the national launch of PMGSY-IV, an official statement said on Saturday.

The allocation is expected to further strengthen rural connectivity and improve access to economic activities, education, healthcare and agricultural markets in rural areas.

Out of this, Rs 830 crore has been allocated for the development of Madhya Pradesh. Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav will also participate in the event.

The silver jubilee celebrations will be held at Bhairunda in Madhya Pradesh's Sehore district, marking a major milestone in the development journey of rural India.

Chouhan will lead the programme and reinforce the national commitment to connecting villages with durable, all-weather paved roads, according to a ministry statement.

"The programme is being presented not merely as a government event, but also as a large-scale celebration of rural transformation, social inclusion and the commitment to taking development to the last mile through infrastructure expansion," the statement added.

Chouhan will also hand over approval letters and financial allocations under PMGSY-IV to Chief Minister 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, the statement added.

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.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see emphasis on backward habitations under PM-JANMAN too. 25 years of PMGSY is no small achievement. Still, we need better maintenance—many roads in my district start cracking after just one monsoon. 😕
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Sarah B
As someone from the US, I find this approach very practical. India's focus on rural connectivity directly impacts farmers and small businesses—something developed nations often take for granted. Hope other countries take notes.
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Vikram M
₹830 crore for MP is significant. Chouhan ji knows rural India's pulse. But funds alone aren't enough—must ensure contractors don't cut corners. A durable road can last 10+ years if built right. Quality over speed, please. 🇮🇳
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Ashwin V
"Pathway to prosperity" is right. I grew up in a village where an all-weather road changed everything—more income, better schools, quicker ambulances. PMGSY is one of the few government schemes that actually delivers. Let's keep pushing.
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David E
Impressive scale—973 roads and 2,117 km in MP alone. Rural infrastructure is the backbone of any economy. India's commitment here is commendable. However, environmental impact studies should be mandatory for each road project.

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