In a significant move to strengthen rural connectivity and accelerate economic growth, the Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned projects to Manipur, Mizoram, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand States under PMGSY-III, as details below:-

Manipur: 41 roads measuring 280.97 km, with an estimated investment of Rs. 225.15 crore, have been sanctioned to the State. Continuing this initiative, 56 roads of 502.24 km length with an estimated investment of Rs. 404.72 crore had already been sanctioned in the State under PMGSY-III.

Mizoram: 07 Long Span Bridges (LSBs) measuring 373.46 meter, with an estimated investment of Rs. 67.69 crore, have been sanctioned to the State. Continuing this initiative, 17 roads of 487.50 km length with an estimated investment of Rs. 562.70 crore had already been sanctioned in the State under PMGSY-III.

Himachal Pradesh: 21 Long Span Bridges (LSBs) measuring 970.772 meter length, with an estimated investment of Rs. 140.90 crore, have been sanctioned to the State. Continuing this initiative, 299 roads of 3,123.117 km and 43 LSBs with an estimated investment of Rs. 3,345.82 crore had already been sanctioned in the State under PMGSY-III.

Uttarakhand: 09 Long Span Bridges (LSBs) measuring 246 meter length, with an estimated investment of Rs. 40.77 crore, have been sanctioned to the State. Continuing this initiative, 212 roads of 2,287.95 km and 09 LSBs with an estimated investment of Rs. 1,865.34 crore had already been sanctioned in the State under PMGSY-III.

This initiative will:

- Improve access to essential services like healthcare, education, and markets.

- Enhance connectivity in rural areas, bridging the gap between remote villages and urban centres.

- Foster economic development, trade, and commerce in the region.

- Create employment opportunities and stimulate local economies.

- Align with the government's vision of a developed India (Viksit Bharat).

The projects under PMGSY-III will have a transformative impact, contributing to the growth and prosperity of the States and cementing the Government's commitment to inclusive development.

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