J&K Becomes First to Receive Sanction Under PMGSY-IV; Rs. 4224 Cr Approved for 316 Road Projects

SRINAGAR, JUNE 10: In a significant milestone, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has become the first among all States and UTs to receive approval under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV (PMGSY-IV). The Central Government has sanctioned 316 road projects under Batch-I of the scheme, with a total estimated cost of Rs. 4,224.23 crore, marking the biggest-ever PMGSY package for J&K.

Expressing gratitude, Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha thanked Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Union Rural Development Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan for the landmark approval, which is set to transform rural connectivity across the Union Territory.

The sanctioned projects will cover a total road length of 1781 kilometers, aiming to provide all-weather road connectivity to 390 eligible habitations with populations exceeding 250 residents. The initiative is poised to accelerate development in remote and far-flung areas, promoting economic growth and social inclusion.

In a post on social media platform X, the Lieutenant Governor wrote:

 “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.

J&K is first among all States/UTs which got sanction under PMGSY-IV. It is also the biggest ever package sanctioned for J&K under PMGSY. The approved 1781 KMs road length will provide major boost to rural road connectivity and usher in a new era of prosperity in far-flung areas.”

This unprecedented infrastructure initiative is expected to play a crucial role in bridging developmental gaps, enhancing accessibility, and improving the overall quality of life for rural communities across Jammu and Kashmir.