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Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY / Rural Connectivity)

100% centrally funded rural road connectivity mission constructing all-weather paved roads to eligible unconnected rural habitations.

Government Levelcentral Government
Administering BodyMinistry of Rural Development
Beneficiary Sector
Rural Development & Livelihoods
Applicable Jurisdiction
All India

₹Benefits & Entitlement Breakdown

Construction and upgradation of high-quality all-weather paved bituminous rural roads connecting unconnected habitations: Habitations with population 500+ in plain areas; habitations with population 250+ in North-Eastern states, Himalayan states/UTs, desert areas, and tribal/backward districts. Under PMGSY-III, consolidation and modernization of 1,25,000 km of existing Through Routes and Major Rural Links connecting habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), higher secondary schools, and healthcare centers. 5-year mandatory contractor maintenance followed by long-term state maintenance.

📊Budget Allocation & Beneficiary Reach

Fiscal Budget Allocation

₹19,000 Crore (Union Budget FY 2024-25 Demand for Grants, MoRD)

Official Budget Document ↗
Verified Beneficiary Reach

7.5+ Lakh km of rural roads completed connecting 1.78+ Lakh habitations

As of: 2024-03-31PIB / Official Citation ↗

Verified Eligibility Criteria

Age Requirement:No specific age restriction
Annual Family Income Ceiling:No gross income ceiling specified
Target Occupations:all, rural_resident
Eligible Gender:all
Social Category / Reservation:all
Specific Operational Conditions & Exclusions:

Universal community benefit for all residents of eligible unconnected rural habitations with population 500+ in plain areas and 250+ in special category areas (NE, hills, desert, tribal districts).

Required Documents Checklist

  • ✓
    District Rural Road Plan (DRRP) Inclusion RecordMandatory

    Establishing habitation eligibility in approved network plan.

  • ✓
    Gram Panchayat Resolution for Land AvailabilityMandatory

    Gram Sabha consent for rural road alignment.

How to Apply

1. Habitation eligibility is determined through the District Rural Roads Plan (DRRP) and Comprehensive New Connectivity Priority List (CNCPL). 2. Gram Panchayat and Block Panchayats recommend road alignments connecting local schools, markets, and hospitals. 3. State Rural Roads Development Agency (SRRDA) prepares Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and uploads to OMMS portal. 4. National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (NRIDA) and Ministry of Rural Development review and sanction projects. 5. Online competitive e-tendering and construction executed under 3-tier independent quality monitoring (National Quality Monitors - NQM). 6. Citizens can report potholes or quality defects via the official Meri Sadak mobile app.

Official Government Application Portal

You will be redirected to the secure official portal: omms.nic.in

Apply on official government website

Frequently Asked Questions (Officially Sourced)

Verified answers sourced directly from official circulars, gazettes, and portal FAQs. Never AI-invented.

What is the population threshold for a village to get a PMGSY road?

Unconnected habitations with a population of 500 or more in plain areas, and 250 or more in North-Eastern, hill, desert, and tribal areas, are eligible.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

How can citizens report bad roads or potholes under PMGSY?

Citizens can download the official "Meri Sadak" mobile app to upload geotagged photos of road defects, which must be redressed by the nodal department within a fixed timeframe.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

What is the scope of PMGSY-III?

PMGSY-III focuses on the consolidation and widening of 1,25,000 km of key rural routes connecting villages to agricultural markets (GrAMs), secondary schools, and hospitals.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Common Rejection Reasons & Warnings

Habitation population below statutory threshold (500 in plains, 250 in hills/tribal); habitation already connected by an existing all-weather road; proposed alignment within urban municipal limits.

Editorial Verification & Change Log

DateFieldDescription / UpdateSource Citation
2026-09-16initial_verificationBaseline verification of PMGSY guidelines, PMGSY-III consolidation standards, and OMMS monitoring.Official Source ↗

Application Window & Deadlines

Continuous infrastructure mission

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Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G)

Flagship rural housing program providing financial assistance to houseless rural households and those living in dilapidated houses to construct pucca dwellings.

Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM / Aajeevika)

Rural poverty alleviation mission organizing poor women into Self Help Groups (SHGs) and providing revolving funds, community investment funds, and interest subvention.

Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM / Har Ghar Jal)

Centrally sponsored mission ensuring functional household tap connection providing 55 liters per capita per day of potable water to every rural household.

Official Helpline & Nodal Offices

National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (NRIDA), MoRD

5th Floor, 15 NBCC Tower, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi - 110066

Helpline: 011-26716930 / 1800-11-6446 (PMGSY Helpline)

Jurisdiction: National (Rural India)

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