PM Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) — Eligibility, Documents & Apply 2026 | Sarkaari Saathi

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PM Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)

प्रधानमंत्री ग्राम सड़क योजना

Ministry of Rural Development

💰 Benefit: Free all-weather road connectivity to villages (government-funded infrastructure programme)

iAbout This Scheme

Provides all-weather road connectivity to unconnected rural habitations with population of 500+ (250+ in hill/tribal/desert areas), improving rural accessibility and economic development.

🎁Key Benefits

All-weather paved road to unconnected village habitations
Reduces isolation of rural communities
Access to markets, schools, hospitals
Employment generation during construction
PMGSY-III: upgradation of existing rural road network

✅Eligibility Criteria

1
Programme benefits entire rural habitations — no individual eligibility
2
Habitations with 500+ population (250+ in hilly/tribal/desert/LWE areas)

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📝How to Apply

District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) Planning

DRDA identifies unconnected habitations meeting population threshold.

State-Level Approval & Tender

State approves DPR and awards construction tender.

Road Construction

Contractor builds road as per PMGSY quality standards within 9–12 months.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check if my village will get a road under PMGSY?

Visit omms.nic.in (Online Management, Monitoring, and Accounting System) to check if your village habitation is in the PMGSY target list and the project status.

What is the population threshold for a village to get a PMGSY road?

Villages with 500+ population in plain areas, and 250+ in hilly/tribal/desert/LWE areas are eligible. PMGSY-III covers upgradation of existing rural roads regardless of population.

Required Documents

N/A — infrastructure programme, no individual application
Village habitation population certificate
Gram Panchayat resolution for road request

Editorial note: This page is researched, written, and regularly reviewed by the Aditya Raj Hirve using official government sources and notifications. Information is verified against the originating ministry or department portal before publication. Last reviewed: July 2026.

Always verify critical details directly from the official government portal before applying.

Required Documents

N/A — infrastructure programme, no individual application

PM Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)

iAbout This Scheme

🎁Key Benefits

✅Eligibility Criteria

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Required Documents

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