Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met with Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi on Monday and held detailed discussions on the expansion of rural road connectivity in Uttarakhand under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).The meeting also focused on strengthening road infrastructure in mountainous and remote areas, and seeking approval on road and bridge construction proposals submitted by the state government.Chouhan assured Dhami that necessary action would be taken to grant early approval to the state’s proposals.An agreement was reached for the expansion projects worth Rs 2,708 crore under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-4.The chief minister said proposals for the construction of 315 motor roads spanning 1,777 kilometers have been submitted under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-4.Further, Rs 182 crore has been proposed for the construction of 32 bridges, taking the proposed total cost to Rs 2,708 crore.
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During the meeting, an agreement was reached to grant early approval for the works related to 315 motor roads and 32 bridges.The implementation of these projects will expand road connectivity in the state’s rural and remote areas, benefiting regions that have long felt the need for better transportation access, an official statement said.Dhami also said that the proposed road projects aim to connect 610 habitations in the state through roads.“The availability of road connectivity in these areas will facilitate the daily commute of local residents. It will assist students in reaching educational institutions, patients in accessing healthcare services, and villagers in connecting with employment and livelihood opportunities,” said Dhami.During the meeting, additional proposals regarding the expansion of the rural road network in Uttarakhand were also discussed.In this context, proposals for 213 additional road projects, covering 1,360 kilometers, were discussed, and the Union minister assured that these proposals would also be considered for early approval.