PMGSY
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), launched on 25 December 2000, is one of India's most impactful rural infrastructure schemes. It provides all-weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations — enabling access to markets, schools, hospitals, and government services. PMGSY Phase I (2000–2011) connected habitations with 500+ population in plains and 250+ in hilly/tribal/desert areas. Phase II (2013–2019) upgraded existing rural roads. Phase III (2019–2025) upgrades 1.25 lakh km to higher standards. PMGSY-IV (2024–2029) targets 25,000 km of new connectivity including remote habitations still unconnected. The scheme is funded 60:40 between Centre and States (90:10 for NE/hilly states). As of 2025, PMGSY has built 7.87 lakh km of rural roads — transforming rural mobility and economic access.
Key Objectives
- Provide all-weather road connectivity to every unconnected eligible rural habitation.
- Upgrade rural road network to specified geometric and pavement standards.
- Improve rural mobility, market access, and economic opportunities.
- Reduce time and cost of travel for rural populations — especially women and children.
Benefits
Eligibility
- Unconnected rural habitations with 500+ population (plains)
- Unconnected habitations with 250+ population (hilly, tribal, desert, LWE areas)
- All rural residents of connected habitations benefit from improved roads
- Village must be unconnected (no all-weather road within 500m) and above population threshold
- State government nominates habitations for connectivity
- Roads built under PMGSY are maintained by Gram Panchayat and state PWD
How to Apply
No individual application — connectivity is determined by state government
Check if your habitation is listed on PMGSY OMMAS portal (ommas.nic.in)
If unconnected and above threshold: approach Gram Panchayat or Block Development Officer
Gram Panchayat submits connectivity proposal to state PMGSY cell
On approval, road construction contracted by state PMGSY authority
Required Documents
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if my village is connected under PMGSY?
Visit ommas.nic.in → PMGSY Connectivity Status → Enter your state, district, and block. The portal shows which habitations are connected, road length built, and completion status.
What is the difference between PMGSY-III and PMGSY-IV?
PMGSY-III (2019–2025) focuses on upgrading existing rural roads — improving surface quality, width, and drainage of already-built PMGSY roads. PMGSY-IV (2024–2029), announced in Budget 2024–25, targets building 25,000 km of NEW rural roads — for habitations still unconnected and for connectivity of major agricultural market routes.
Who maintains PMGSY roads after construction?
For the first 5 years after construction, the contractor who built the road is responsible for maintenance under warranty. After 5 years, maintenance responsibility transfers to the state government's PMGSY/PWD cell with funding support from the state budget. Gram Panchayats also have a role in day-to-day maintenance monitoring.