Kumar Bahukhandi
In Short
*Chhattisgarh among the leading states in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana — Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
*Central Government approves 774 road works (2,426.875 km) for the state
*Approval of 774 new roads under PMGSY will give fresh momentum to our rural development efforts — Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai
Raipur: Chhattisgarh has once again emerged among the country’s top-performing states in the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), securing central approval for 774 new rural roads spanning 2,426.875 km under PMGSY-IV. The Union Rural Development Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, conveyed the decision in a letter to Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday November 19, 2025 , noting that this phase marks the first attempt to provide all-weather connectivity to eligible unconnected habitations.
According to state data, Chhattisgarh has so far been sanctioned 9,722 roads (48,594 km) and 669 bridges across various phases of PMGSY. Of these, 8,753 roads (43,380 km) and 470 bridges have already been completed, reflecting the state’s strong on-ground performance. The newly approved works under PMGSY-IV are expected to accelerate rural connectivity, particularly in remote and underserved settlements.
The Union ministry said the all-weather road connectivity will significantly improve access to markets, healthcare, education, nutrition services, disaster response, and daily commuting, thereby boosting socio-economic development, strengthening rural livelihoods, and ensuring easier access to welfare services across the region.
Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan praised Chhattisgarh’s consistent performance in PMGSY implementation, congratulating the people of the state along with PMGSY teams, engineers and field staff. He added that the Centre remains committed to ensuring the benefits of the scheme reach all targeted beneficiaries, further speeding up rural development in the state.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai welcomed the approval, calling it a major boost to Chhattisgarh’s rural development drive. “The sanction of 774 new roads under PMGSY will give fresh momentum to our rural development efforts. This is a historic step toward ensuring all-weather connectivity to remote and unconnected habitations. I express my heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Our government is committed to providing safe, strong, all-season road connectivity to every village in Chhattisgarh, uplifting rural economy, education, healthcare, and public welfare,” he said.
