Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Phase II
Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.
Summary
Expansion of the rural roads programme to provide all-weather connectivity to unconnected habitations with population of 500+ in plain areas and 250+ in hilly and tribal areas.
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source Historical Record
Published Friday, 1 April 2005
Affected Population ~900 million rural population, 250,000 gram panchayats
Key Numbers
PMAY-G: 2.95 crore houses sanctioned
PMGSY: 7.25 lakh km rural roads
SHG network: 9 crore women members
Rs 11.11 lakh crore capital expenditure (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
UPA I Congress-led UPA
Left Centre Right