PMGSY-IV targets 25,000 unconnected habitations with ₹70,125 crore outlay

The question asked for details on unconnected habitations targeted under PMGSY-IV, budget allocations, specific data for the Sidhi constituency, road repair policies, and contractor maintenance obligations. It was addressed 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, 100+ in LWE affected districts).
• In Sidhi Lok Sabha Constituency, 994 habitations were identified/surveyed, with 968 verified by NRIDA.
• Proposals for 31 road works (64.90 km, Rs. 42.95 crore) in Sidhi 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 linked to performance-based monitoring via the e-MARG portal.

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