Lok Sabha Question No. 1732 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-10
Subject: Strengthening of Rural Infrastructure
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Aditya Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1732 ANSWERED ON 10/02/2026

## STRENGTHENING OF RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE

## 1732. Shri Aditya Yadav:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENTbe pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  examined  the  infrastructural gaps  relating  to  rural  roads,housing,  community  assets  and connectivity  facilities  in  Budaun  district  of  Uttar  Pradesh, whichdirectly  affect  agricultural  productivity,  market  access and the rural standard of living, if so, thedetails thereof;
- (b) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  through  district-specific planning  and  targetedinvestments  to  strengthen  rural  roads, housing arrangements, sanitation facilities and sharedinfrastructure in the district; and
- (c)
- if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN)

(a) &(b): With a view to addressing the infrastructural gaps relating to rural roads, housing, community assets, and connectivity facilities, the Ministry of Rural Development(MoRD) is implementing schemes/programmes  such  as  Pradhan  Mantri  Gram  SadakYojana (PMGSY), Pradhan MantriAwaasYojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) and Mahatma  Gandhi  National  Rural  Employment  Guarantee  Scheme (MGNREGA) in  rural  areas  of  the  country,  including  the  Budaun district of Uttar Pradesh.

PMGSY  is  a  one-time  special  intervention  to  provide  allweather road connectivity to eligible unconnected habitations. Over the years, the scheme has evolved through various verticals such as PMGSY-II,  PMGSY-III,  and  Road  Connectivity  Project  for  Left  Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA), focusing on the consolidation and upgradation of the rural road network to enhance

agricultural  productivity  and  market  access.To  further  strengthen rural infrastructure, the Government launched PMGSY-IV in September  2024,  for  the  period  of  2024-25  to  2028-29,  targeting unconnected  habitations  with  a  population  of  500+  in  plain  areas and 250+ in Special Category areas as per Census 2011. A total of 281 road works  covering a length of  810.30  km  have  been sanctioned  for  Budaun  district  across  various  verticals  of  PMGSY and 100%  of these sanctioned works have been completed, ensuring connectivity for the rural population of the district.

For housing, in order to achieve the target of "Housing for All" in  rural  areas,  MoRD  has  been  implementing  PMAY-G  with  effect from 1st April 2016 to provide assistance to eligible rural households  with  an  overall  target  to  construct  4.95  crorepucca houses with basic amenities by 2029. The Union Cabinet approved the  implementation  of  PMAY-G  for  the  construction  of  2  crore additional  rural  houses  during  FY  2024-25  to  2028-29.  As  on 05.02.2026, in Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh, 44776 houses have been  sanctioned  and  44,610  houses  have  been  completed.  To maximize benefits for beneficiaries, convergence with other schemes is being encouraged. The guidelines support toilet construction  through  convergence  with  Swachh  Bharat  MissionGrameen (SBM-G), MGNREGA, or other dedicated funding sources. Similarly, convergence for piped drinking water, electricity connections,  LPG  gas  connection,  solar  lanterns,  cleaner  cooking energy,  solar  rooftops  and  linkage  with  Self-Help  Groups  (SHGs) platform under Government programs is also being done.

MGNREGA is a demand driven wage employment scheme, with an objective to provide not less than one hundred days of unskilled manual work as a guaranteed employment in every financial year to every  household  in  rural  areas  as  per  demand.  In  addition  to generating employment, MGNREGA has created durable community assets such as rural infrastructure, drought proofing, flood control and protection, land development, micro irrigation works, renovation  of  traditional  water  bodies,  rural  connectivity,  water conservation and harvesting, and works on individual land, thereby strengthening  the  rural  infrastructure  base.  The  Category  wise details  of  works  taken  up  under  MGNREGS  during  2025-26  in  the District  of  Badaun  in  Uttar  Pradesh  (as  on  5th  February  2026)  is given at Annexure.

Apart from this, MoRD is implementing the DeendayalAntyodayaYojana  -  National  Rural  Livelihoods  Mission (DAYNRLM), which aims at mobilising rural poor women households into SHGs and provide them with long-term support so

that they diversify their livelihoods, improve their incomes and lead a  better-quality  life.  Targeted  interventions  have  been  undertaken under  DAY-NRLM to  strengthen  the  supporting  ecosystem  through the  Uttar  Pradesh  State  Rural  Livelihoods  Mission  (UPSRLM)  in Budaun district of Uttar Pradesh. Under livelihood promotion efforts, 19,750  SHGs  (Self-Help  Groups)  have  been  formed,  with  2,01,797 members integrated into economic activities. 224 Producer Groups comprising  10,007  members,  along  with  one  Producer  Enterprise comprising  6,925  members,  have  been  formed,  and  FPOs  run  by SHGs have been established in districts to improve outcomes in the agricultural  and  allied  sectors.  To  enhance  market  access  and connectivity,  SARAS  stores  have  been  established  at  district  and block levels, and SHG members are being facilitated to participate in  SARAS  Melas  across  the  country.  More  than  100  SHG  products are registered on E SARAS, Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho for online marketing, thereby improving market linkages and income opportunities.

These  initiatives  have  contributed  to  improving  agricultural productivity, enhancing market access, and raising the rural standard of living in Budaun district of Uttar Pradesh. (c): Does not arise.

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Annexure referred to in reply to part (a) & (b) of the LokSabhaUnstarred Q.No.1732 reg. 'Strengthening of Rural Infrastructure' to be answered on 10.02.2026.

| Category wise details of works taken up under Mahatma Gandhi NREGS during 2025-26 in the District of Badaun in Uttar Pradesh (as on 5th February 2026)   | Category wise details of works taken up under Mahatma Gandhi NREGS during 2025-26 in the District of Badaun in Uttar Pradesh (as on 5th February 2026)   | Category wise details of works taken up under Mahatma Gandhi NREGS during 2025-26 in the District of Badaun in Uttar Pradesh (as on 5th February 2026)   | Category wise details of works taken up under Mahatma Gandhi NREGS during 2025-26 in the District of Badaun in Uttar Pradesh (as on 5th February 2026)   | Category wise details of works taken up under Mahatma Gandhi NREGS during 2025-26 in the District of Badaun in Uttar Pradesh (as on 5th February 2026)   |
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|                                                                                                                                                          | Completed                                                                                                                                                | Completed                                                                                                                                                | Ongoing                                                                                                                                                  | Ongoing                                                                                                                                                  |
| Name of the categories                                                                                                                                   | No. of works                                                                                                                                             | Exp. ( in Rs lakh)                                                                                                                                       | No. of works                                                                                                                                             | Exp. ( in Rs lakh)                                                                                                                                       |
| Rural Infrastructure                                                                                                                                     | 297                                                                                                                                                      | 94.29                                                                                                                                                    | 867                                                                                                                                                      | 197.14                                                                                                                                                   |
| Drought Proofing                                                                                                                                         | 390                                                                                                                                                      | 14.17                                                                                                                                                    | 4,736                                                                                                                                                    | 179.50                                                                                                                                                   |
| Flood Control and Protection                                                                                                                             | 167                                                                                                                                                      | 20.31                                                                                                                                                    | 358                                                                                                                                                      | 83.19                                                                                                                                                    |
| Land Development                                                                                                                                         | 4,099                                                                                                                                                    | 653.77                                                                                                                                                   | 6,585                                                                                                                                                    | 2,541.22                                                                                                                                                 |
| Micro Irrigation Works                                                                                                                                   | 69                                                                                                                                                       | 57.31                                                                                                                                                    | 80                                                                                                                                                       | 69.82                                                                                                                                                    |
| Renovation of traditional water bodies                                                                                                                   | 47                                                                                                                                                       | 24.55                                                                                                                                                    | 70                                                                                                                                                       | 41.32                                                                                                                                                    |
| Rural Connectivity                                                                                                                                       | 645                                                                                                                                                      | 366.72                                                                                                                                                   | 3,425                                                                                                                                                    | 1,629.71                                                                                                                                                 |
| Water Conservation and Water Harvesting                                                                                                                  | 323                                                                                                                                                      | 37.90                                                                                                                                                    | 857                                                                                                                                                      | 240.80                                                                                                                                                   |
| Works on Individuals Land (Category IV)                                                                                                                  | 3,548                                                                                                                                                    | 359.89                                                                                                                                                   | 5,071                                                                                                                                                    | 353.69                                                                                                                                                   |
| Total                                                                                                                                                    | 9,643                                                                                                                                                    | 1,628.88                                                                                                                                                 | 22,252                                                                                                                                                   | 5,336.34                                                                                                                                                 |

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