Lok Sabha Question No. 2867 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-10
Subject: Review of Road Projects under PMGSY
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2867 ANSWERED ON 10/03/2026

## REVIEW OF ROAD PROJECTS UNDER PMGSY

## 2867. Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of road projects sanctioned, approved and completed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) during the  last  five  years  along  with  the  total  expenditure  incurred, State/UT-wise;
- (b) whether the Government has reviewed the causes of delays in the execution of certain projects under PMGSY, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  corrective  measures  and  action  taken  to  ensure  timely completion of sanctioned projects and to prevent recurrence of such delays in future; and
- (d) the specific progress made under PMGSY in the State of Bihar during the same  period,  including  details of  road length sanctioned, completed and pending along with reasons for any delay, State-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN)

- (a): The details of the road projects sanctioned & constructed under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) State/UT-wise during the  last  five  financial  years  may  be  seen  at  pmgsy.dord.gov.in  -> Progress Monitoring -> Financial Yearwise Achievement. Further, the financial year-wise details of expenditure incurred (including State Share) State/UT-wise may be seen at pmgsy.dord.gov.in -> Financial Progress -> Fund Position Report Live.
- (b) & (c): The  Ministry  periodically  reviews  the  progress  of  the scheme and has identified several factors that occasionally impede the pace of implementation. These include challenges such as limited working seasons due to adverse weather conditions, difficulties in

obtaining forest clearances, scarcity of raw materials, and legal or land-related  encumbrances.  In  the  North-Eastern  and  Himalayan States, these challenges are often compounded by difficult terrain and logistical constraints. In certain regions, security concerns and the limited technical  or  contracting  capacity  of  implementing agencies also impact the timely execution of works.

To address these bottlenecks and ensure the timely completion of  projects,  the  Ministry  has  established  a  robust  multi-layered monitoring  framework.  Progress  is  rigorously  scrutinised  through Regional Review Meetings (RRMs), Performance Review Committee (PRC)  meetings,  and  Empowered  Committee  meetings.  High-level interactions are frequently held by the Secretary and Joint Secretary of the Ministry with the Chief Secretaries and Principal Secretaries of  the  States/UTs  to  resolve  inter-departmental  issues.  At  the grassroots level, the District Development Coordination and Monitoring  Committee  (DISHA),  chaired  by  the  Hon'ble  Member  of Parliament, provides a vital platform for oversight.

(d): The  details  of  the  road  projects  sanctioned,  constructed  & pending under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) State/UTwise (including the State of Bihar) during the last five financial years may be seen at pmgsy.dord.gov.in -> Proposals -> Statewise List of Roads.

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