PMGSY-IV targets 25,000 unconnected habitations for road construction

The question asked for details on unconnected habitations targeted under PMGSY-IV, budget allocations, specific data for the Sidhi constituency, road proposal status, repair policies, and contractor maintenance obligations. It was directed to the Ministry of Rural Development.

Asked by Dr. Rajesh Mishra; Answered by the Ministry of Rural Development (Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan).

• PMGSY-IV targets 25,000 eligible unconnected habitations with 62,500 km of road construction.
• Total outlay for PMGSY-IV is Rs. 70,125 crore for FY 2024–25 to FY 2028–29.
• There is no state-wise target under PMGSY-IV; eligibility is based on Census 2011 population norms (500+ in plains, 250+ in Special Category States/Areas, 100+ in LWE affected districts).
• In Sidhi Lok Sabha Constituency, 994 habitations were identified/surveyed, and 968 were verified by NRIDA.
• For Sidhi, proposals for 31 road works (64.90 km, Rs. 42.95 crore) were approved on 15.05.2026.
• Routine maintenance beyond the 5-year Defect Liability Period (DLP) is the responsibility of State Governments, with a mandatory 10-year maintenance commitment via MoU.
• Contractors are mandatorily required to maintain roads for a 5-year DLP, with payments processed via the e-MARG portal and bi-monthly inspections.
• Failure to rectify defects during the DLP leads to performance security forfeiture and blacklisting.

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