PMGSY Connects Rural India: A Decade of All-Weather Road Progress
PMGSY has built all-weather roads connecting 1.47 lakh schools and 83,000 hospitals in 11.5 years.
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मुख्य तथ्य
PMGSY completed 11.5 years
1.47 lakh schools connected
83,000 hospitals connected
1.39 lakh agricultural services connected
3.28 lakh transportation services connected
UPSC परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Economic Impact: Rural economy boost, agricultural market access, employment generation, poverty reduction.
Social Impact: Improved access to education, healthcare, social services, women empowerment, reduced isolation.
Governance & Implementation: Centre-State relations in scheme implementation, funding patterns, monitoring mechanisms, role of Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Contribution to SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).
Technological Adoption: Use of green technologies, waste materials, and GIS for planning and monitoring.
दृश्य सामग्री
PMGSY's Impact: Connecting Essential Rural Services (as of Dec 2025)
This dashboard highlights the significant achievements of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) over the past 11.5 years, showcasing its direct impact on improving access to critical services in rural India.
- Schools Connected
- 1.47 Lakh
- Hospitals Connected
- 83,000
- Agricultural Services Connected
- 1.39 Lakh
- Transportation Services Connected
- 3.28 Lakh
- Program Duration
- 11.5 Years
Ensures access to education, a key component of human development and inclusive growth.
Improves healthcare access for rural populations, crucial for public health and reducing rural-urban disparities.
Facilitates market access for farmers, reduces post-harvest losses, and supports agricultural value chains, boosting rural economy.
Enhances overall mobility, connectivity, and access to markets, employment, and social services, driving economic opportunities.
Refers to the period of significant progress highlighted in the news, showcasing sustained government focus on rural connectivity.
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पृष्ठभूमि
नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY): 1. It is a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme, with the entire funding provided by the Central Government. 2. The primary objective of PMGSY-I was to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations with a population of 500 persons and above in plain areas. 3. PMGSY-III focuses on consolidating through-routes and major rural links connecting habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), hospitals, and schools. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Statement 1 is incorrect. PMGSY is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, but the funding pattern is generally 60:40 between the Centre and States for general states, and 90:10 for North-Eastern and Himalayan states. It is not 100% centrally funded. Statement 2 is correct. The primary objective of PMGSY-I was indeed to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations with a population of 500 persons and above in plain areas, and 250 persons and above in special category states (North-East, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and tribal/desert areas). Statement 3 is correct. PMGSY-III, launched in 2019, aims to consolidate the rural road network by upgrading existing 'Through Routes' and 'Major Rural Links' that connect habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), higher secondary schools, and hospitals.
2. In the context of rural infrastructure development in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Improved rural road connectivity under schemes like PMGSY has been shown to significantly reduce post-harvest losses and enhance agricultural market integration. 2. The provision of all-weather roads primarily benefits large farmers by facilitating access to urban markets, with limited impact on small and marginal farmers. 3. The maintenance of rural roads constructed under PMGSY is primarily the responsibility of the respective State Governments and Panchayati Raj Institutions. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: C
Statement 1 is correct. Studies and evaluations of PMGSY have consistently shown that improved rural road connectivity leads to better access to markets for agricultural produce, reducing transportation costs and post-harvest losses, thereby enhancing farmers' income. Statement 2 is incorrect. While large farmers benefit, improved connectivity disproportionately benefits small and marginal farmers by providing them access to markets, inputs, and services that were previously inaccessible or too costly. It helps integrate them into the broader economy. Statement 3 is correct. While the Central Government funds the construction, the responsibility for the maintenance of rural roads constructed under PMGSY lies primarily with the State Governments and their respective Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) after a five-year post-construction maintenance period by the contractor.
3. Which of the following is NOT a mandated feature or objective of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: C
Option A is correct. PMGSY encourages the use of new and green technologies, including waste plastic, cold mix technology, geo-textiles, and other locally available materials, to promote sustainable and cost-effective road construction. Option B is correct. PMGSY emphasizes the importance of long-term maintenance. While the initial maintenance is by the contractor, the scheme framework includes provisions for maintenance by State Governments and local bodies, often involving community participation. Option C is incorrect. While digital connectivity is a crucial aspect of rural development (e.g., through BharatNet), it is not a *mandated feature or objective* of the PMGSY scheme itself, which focuses on physical road connectivity. Digital connectivity is a separate but complementary initiative. Option D is correct. Especially under PMGSY-III, a key objective is to upgrade and connect habitations to essential services like Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), higher secondary schools, and hospitals, underscoring the scheme's focus on socio-economic integration.
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