Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana‑III (PMGSY‑III) with an enhanced outlay of ₹83,977 crore, extending the scheme beyond March 2025 up to March 2028. The decision gives renewed momentum to rural‑road consolidation across India, with special focus on connecting habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), higher secondary schools and hospitals through upgraded Through Routes and Major Rural Links.
The scheme aims to strengthen rural connectivity in a way that directly supports agriculture, education and healthcare access. By linking villages more effectively to GrAMs, PMGSY‑III is expected to improve the movement of farm produce, reduce transaction costs for farmers, and open up new employment opportunities in both farm and non‑farm sectors. Better road links to schools and hospitals are also projected to increase school enrollments, improve health‑service delivery and enhance overall quality of life in rural India.
The Cabinet has additionally approved the sanction and tendering of 161 long‑span bridges (LSBs) with an estimated cost of about ₹961 crore, wherever they lie along already approved PMGSY‑III alignments. The revised total outlay of ₹83,977 crore marks an increase from the earlier target of ₹80,250 crore, underscoring the government’s emphasis on accelerated and durable rural‑road development.
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