Rural Development Ministry sanctions new infrastructure projects for North East
In a significant move to
strengthen rural connectivity and accelerate economic growth in the
North-Eastern region, the Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned 88 roads
measuring 782.155 km and 55 bridges under PMGSY-III, with an estimated
investment of Rs 1,056.82 crore to the State of Meghalaya.
Continuing this initiative, 55 roads of 443.26 km with an
estimated investment of Rs. 412.34 crore had already been sanctioned in the
State under PMGSY-III.
The Ministry has also sanctioned road length of 55.89 km
under PMGSY-III, with an estimated investment of Rs 54.75 crore to Nagaland.
Another 40
roads of 506.69 km with an estimated investment of Rs 489.70 crore had already
been sanctioned in the State under PMGSY-III.
This
initiative will:
- Improve access to essential services like healthcare,
education, and markets
- Enhance connectivity in rural areas, bridging the gap
between remote villages and urban centres.
- Foster economic development, trade, and commerce in the
region
- Create employment opportunities and stimulate local
economies
- Align with the government's vision of a prosperous
Northeast and a developed India (Viksit Bharat)
The projects
under PMGSY-III will have a transformative impact on the region, contributing
to the growth and prosperity of the North-Eastern region and cementing the
government's commitment to inclusive development