Cabinet extends rural roads scheme, increases outlay by Rs 3,727 crore
Indian Express·2h ago·Positive
What Happened
India's Union Cabinet extended the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) from March 2025 to 2028-29, increasing the outlay by Rs 3,727 crore to Rs 83,977 crore. The scheme will focus on completing roads and bridges in plain and hilly areas, consolidating through routes, and connecting habitations to agricultural markets, schools, and hospitals.
Key Entities
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III)Union CabinetNarendra ModiAshwini VaishnawRs 83,977 croreRural roadsBridges