Centre sanctions INR 54 cr to boost rural road connectivity in Nagaland

DIMAPUR — To help strengthen rural connectivity and spur economic growth in the region, the Union Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned road length of 55.89 km under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-III), with an estimated investment of INR 54.75 crore to Nagaland.

A press release issued by PIB on Thursday informed that the initiative aims to 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; and 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,” it stated.

Already 40 roads running 506.69 km in total with an estimated investment of INR 489.70 crore have been sanctioned in the State under PMGSY-III, it informed.

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