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Road Constructed under PMGSY in India from 2013 to 2023, by State

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National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.

Last Updated

November 25, 2024

Time Range

2013 – 2023

Periodicity

Annual

Overview

The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a flagship program by the Government of India that was launched in 2000 to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected rural areas, enhancing socio-economic development. Roads constructed under PMGSY focus on linking rural habitations with populations of 500 or more in plain areas and 250 or more in hilly, tribal, and desert regions. The initiative aims to bridge the urban-rural divide, facilitating better access to markets, education, healthcare, and employment opportunities. Under PMGSY, roads are built using modern technology and sustainable construction practices to ensure durability and low maintenance costs. The program also emphasizes connecting habitations with critical infrastructure like schools and hospitals, providing last-mile connectivity. It has contributed significantly to rural development by improving mobility, reducing poverty, and enhancing the quality of life in rural India. Continuous monitoring ensures the program’s efficiency and transparency.

Trends & Insights

In terms of PMGSY implementation, Madhya Pradesh maintained the highest road construction figures throughout the period. In this state, the total length of rural road construction under PMGSY rose from 50,771 km in 2013–14 to 88,366 km in 2022–23, a 74% increase. Another top performer was Rajasthan, where, over the course of ten years, the length of rural roads constructed under this scheme increased from 52,648 km to 72,848 km. The state continued to grow steadily, but construction seems to have slowed recently, with more modest increases starting in 2019. With rural road construction’s length increasing from 28,490 km to 57,885 km, Bihar demonstrated remarkable progress, demonstrating a strong emphasis on enhancing rural connectivity in one of the most populous states in India. The length of rural road construction in Odisha has expanded almost 2.5 times, from 25,924 km in 2013–14 to 67,638 km in 2022–23. This suggests a deliberate effort by the state to improve accessibility in rural regions. The system of rural road construction in West Bengal also expanded significantly, rising from 15,615 km to 36,453 km. However, in recent years, the expansion rate has slowed. Several states in the northeast demonstrated remarkable advancements in comparison to their size. The length of rural road construction in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam increased from 3,818 km to 13,259 and 12,910 km to 31,131 km, respectively, indicating a notable improvement in rural connectivity in this historically under-connected area. This implies that the northeastern states’ infrastructure deficiencies should be addressed with a targeted strategy. Interesting trends can be seen in some smaller states and union territories as well. During this period, Goa’s rural road network remained constant at 155 kilometres. Construction on the Andaman & Nicobar Islands began in 2020–21, and by 2022–23, it steadily increased to 74 km, indicating a recent emphasis on enhancing connectivity in these isolated islands. Over the course of ten years, the rural road network in Haryana grew from 4,565 km to 7,601 km, while in Gujarat, it increased from 8,763 km to 14,598 km. While Andhra Pradesh showed more robust growth, rising from 11,481 km to 17,365 km, the newly formed state of Telangana (which was separated from Andhra Pradesh) showed steady but moderate progress, growing from 8,817 km to 12,133 km. This suggests that the two regions had different post-separation approaches to rural road development. Notably, despite their difficult terrain, some Himalayan states, such as Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, demonstrated remarkable growth. Significant efforts were made to improve connectivity in mountainous areas, as evidenced by the nearly five-fold increase in rural road construction length in Uttarakhand from 4,036 km to 19,415 km and the more than twofold increase in Himachal Pradesh from 9,096 km to 20,747 km. The data also demonstrates the establishment of Ladakh as a distinct territory, where the rural road network grew steadily over time from 260 km to 1,030 km, illustrating the particular difficulties in building roads in this high-altitude area. Based on each state’s unique geographic, administrative, and developmental circumstances, the overall trend shows a consistent national commitment to rural road connectivity, with differing levels of progress.

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National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. (2024). Road Constructed under PMGSY in India from 2013 to 2023, by State (360 Analytika, Ed.) [Dataset]. 360 Analytika. https://360analytika.com/road-constructed-under-pmgsy-in-india-by-state/

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