PMGSY Chief Pushes Northeast Focus, Plans 25-Year Celebration
New Delhi: Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday chaired a high-level review of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), calling for a major push to speed up rural road construction across the nation.
Minister Chouhan emphasized that roads are key to ending extremism, stating that PMGSY has “transformed the face and future of villages.” While officials reported smooth progress nationwide, special attention was drawn to the Northeast and areas affected by Left-Wing Extremism (LWE).
To overcome challenges in the Northeast, the Minister directed officials to organize a special, high-stakes review meeting with Chief Ministers soon. This exclusive session will cover not just PMGSY, but a comprehensive basket of rural schemes, including MGNREGA and livelihood missions, to ensure time-bound implementation.
With PMGSY set to complete its 25th anniversary in December 2025, the ministry is planning nationwide celebrations to mark the milestone. Shri Chouhan instructed officials to prepare a detailed report highlighting the scheme’s transformative impact on rural India over the last quarter-century. He concluded by stressing the critical need for high-quality, durable road construction completed strictly on schedule.
