Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches PMGSY-IV In Odisha
In May 2026, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Ministry of Rural Development(MoRD), launched the 4th phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) in Odisha, marking a major push for rural connectivity.
In May 2026, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Ministry of Rural Development(MoRD), launched the 4th phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) in Odisha, marking a major push for rural connectivity.
- The scheme, launched at a special event in Rayagada district, Odisha, with an outlay of Rs.1,700 crore, aims to improve connectivity in remote and underserved areas, in the presence of Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister(CM) of Odisha and other officials.
About Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV):
Implementation: Under this initiative, 827 road projects covering 1,701.84 kilometer (km) were taken up at a cost of Rs.1,698.04 crore(Cr), enabling 898 habitations to gain all-weather road connectivity for the first time.
Funding: The project cost was shared between the Centre and the State in a 60:40 ratio.
Districts Covered: In this phase, 898 villages across eight districts: Kandhamal, Keonjhar, Khordha, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, and Sambalpur in Odisha, were provided with all-weather road connectivity.
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