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Uttarakhand Completes 14,372 km of Rural Roads Under PMGSY in Ten Years, Plans More Village Links
✍️ Indianmasterminds
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 02:36 AM
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The Uttarakhand government reports that 14,372 km of rural roads have been built under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana over the past decade and it will now focus on extending connectivity to additional villages.
The state’s Public Works Department said that a total of 14,372 kilometres of all‑weather rural roads have been laid out under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) during the last ten years. The network is intended to provide all‑weather access to remote habitations, reducing travel time and improving transport of agricultural produce.
Officials highlighted that the completed stretches link hill‑top villages to district headquarters, health centres and schools, thereby enhancing basic service delivery. The scheme, funded jointly by the central and state governments, has been a key component of Uttarakhand’s effort to bridge the rural‑urban divide.
Looking ahead, the state plans to identify additional unconnected villages and allocate further resources to extend the road grid. The upcoming phases will prioritize areas with limited connectivity, aiming to achieve universal village‑level road access in line with national targets.
The government expects the expanded road network to stimulate local economies, boost tourism in the mountainous region, and improve emergency response capabilities during natural disasters.
Stakeholders, including local panchayats and community groups, have been consulted to ensure that new routes align with terrain constraints and environmental safeguards.
Officials highlighted that the completed stretches link hill‑top villages to district headquarters, health centres and schools, thereby enhancing basic service delivery. The scheme, funded jointly by the central and state governments, has been a key component of Uttarakhand’s effort to bridge the rural‑urban divide.
Looking ahead, the state plans to identify additional unconnected villages and allocate further resources to extend the road grid. The upcoming phases will prioritize areas with limited connectivity, aiming to achieve universal village‑level road access in line with national targets.
The government expects the expanded road network to stimulate local economies, boost tourism in the mountainous region, and improve emergency response capabilities during natural disasters.
Stakeholders, including local panchayats and community groups, have been consulted to ensure that new routes align with terrain constraints and environmental safeguards.