Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)

Category: Government Schemes / Rural Development / Infrastructure

UPSC Notes & Key Pointers

  • PMGSY stands for Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.

  • It was launched in 2000.

  • The scheme aims to provide all-weather road connectivity to eligible unconnected rural habitations.

  • It is an important rural infrastructure programme.

  • PMGSY has evolved through different phases focusing on connectivity, upgrading rural roads and improving network quality.

  • Prelims Focus: Launch year, objective and rural connectivity.