Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch 330 new road projects covering 1,600 kilometers at ₹35.5 billion under PMGSY-IV Batch-II in Jammu and Kashmir, benefiting 363 habitations across the region.
The Indian government will launch 330 new road projects totaling 1,600 kilometers at a cost of ₹35.5 billion under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-IV Batch-II in Jammu and Kashmir, according to official disclosures.
Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan will inaugurate the projects at a program in Srinagar, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary in attendance. The initiative aims to benefit 363 habitations across the region.
This development matters because PMGSY-IV focuses on improving rural connectivity to integrate remote areas into broader economic networks. Since 2000, Jammu and Kashmir has seen the construction of 3,328 roads under the program, creating a 19,851-kilometer road network along with 257 bridges.
The minister emphasized that infrastructure development serves as a key driver for integrating the union territory into the national development mainstream. Industries impacted include road construction, civil engineering, and local logistics.
Regional stakeholders include rural communities, construction contractors, and state transport agencies.
For investors and contractors, the batch-II awards signal continued funding under PMGSY, with execution opportunities for firms operating in hilly terrain. The government’s focus on delivering tangible on-ground infrastructure rather than announcements suggests increased scrutiny on project completion timelines.
The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana is a central government scheme launched in 2000 to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected rural habitations across India. The Ministry of Rural Development oversees its implementation.
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