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The Union government has approved rural road projects worth INR 3,566 crore in Jammu & Kashmir under PMGSY-IV to improve connectivity in remote areas. The move focuses on linking smaller habitations, including those with low population thresholds in difficult terrain. Alongside this, over INR 4,568 crore has been released to support women’s self-help groups across several states and Union Territories. The decision builds on earlier infrastructure approvals in the region and aims to strengthen rural access, improve mobility, and support local economic activity through better road networks.
The Union government has approved rural road projects worth INR 3,566 crore for Jammu & Kashmir under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Phase IV (PMGSY-IV). The clearance is aimed at improving road connectivity in remote and difficult areas, where access to basic services and markets remains limited. Advertisement
The decision was part of a broader set of rural development measures. Along with the road approvals, the government released over INR 4,568 crore to support women’s self-help groups across 24 states and Union Territories, indicating a combined focus on infrastructure and rural livelihoods.
Under PMGSY-IV, the scope of rural connectivity has been expanded to include smaller habitations. In regions such as Jammu & Kashmir, which have hilly terrain and scattered settlements, villages with populations of around 250 people are also being considered for all-weather road connectivity. This marks a shift from earlier phases, where higher population thresholds were used for project eligibility.
The newly approved projects are expected to improve access to healthcare, education, and local markets. Better road connectivity is also likely to reduce travel time and improve the movement of goods, especially for agriculture and small-scale rural businesses. Officials indicated that strengthening rural infrastructure remains a priority, particularly in areas facing geographical and climatic challenges.
This approval adds to previous investments in the Union Territory. In the recent past, road projects worth over INR 4,200 crore were sanctioned under the PMGSY framework, covering a large number of habitations. Over the years, Jammu & Kashmir has seen the construction of thousands of kilometres of rural roads and several bridges under the scheme, helping improve connectivity in interior regions.
The PMGSY programme, launched to provide all-weather road access to unconnected villages, has played a key role in rural infrastructure development across India. The current phase continues to focus on last-mile connectivity, with an emphasis on areas that remain underserved despite earlier phases of expansion.
With the latest approval, the government is looking to address remaining connectivity gaps in Jammu & Kashmir. The focus remains on linking remote villages and strengthening the overall rural road network without shifting away from the core objective of inclusive infrastructure development.
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