Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a significant rural infrastructure program in India that focuses on the development of rural roads.
Achievements
- As of December 2025, about 95% of the rural road targets had been achieved under PMGSY.
- Out of a total sanctioned length of 825,114 km, approximately 787,520 km of rural roads have been completed.
- The program marked its 25th anniversary on December 25, 2025.
Significance
- PMGSY is considered one of the most impactful rural infrastructure initiatives in India.
- It has successfully maintained momentum across different government administrations.
- The initiative is a key driver of socioeconomic transformation by:
- Strengthening market integration.
- Enabling better price realization for farmers.
- Supporting both farm and non-farm livelihoods.
Challenges and Developments
- National Statistical Office (NSO) surveys show a decline in road completion rates against targets during the Covid-19 pandemic, followed by a recovery in recent years.
Funding Structure
- Initially, PMGSY was a 100% centrally sponsored scheme.
- In 2015-16, the funding pattern changed to a 60:40 cost-sharing arrangement between the Centre and states.
- A special ratio of 90:10 was established for northeastern and Himalayan states.
