J&K has become first among all States and UTs, to get sanction under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV (PMGSY-IV).
The biggest ever package sanctioned for J&K under PMGSY will provide connectivity to 390 eligible habitations with a population of more than 250 souls, an official spokesman said.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan for sanctioning 316 road projects in J&K UT, at an estimated cost of Rs.4224 Cr under Batch-I of PMGSY-IV.
The Lieutenant Governor observed that the approved 1781 KMs road length will provide a major boost to rural road connectivity and usher in a new era of prosperity in far-flung areas.
“Grateful to Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji & Hon’ble Union Minister of Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Ji for sanctioning 316 road projects at an estimated cost of Rs.4224 Cr under Batch-I of PMGSY-IV for providing connectivity to 390 no. of eligible habitations,” Lieutenant Governor posted on X.
