Lok Sabha Question No. 1479 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: Rural Connectivity in Maharashtra
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Balya Mama Suresh Gopinath Mhatre

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1479 ANSWERED ON 09/12/2025

## RURAL CONNECTIVITY IN MAHARASHTRA

1479. Shri Balya Mama Suresh GopinathMhatre:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  projects  recently  approved  under  Pradhan Mantri Gram SadakYojana-II (PMGSY-II) to improve rural connectivity, State-wise including the State of Maharashtra;
- (b) the  manner  in  which  these  projects  are  expected  to  improve access  to  education,  health  services  and  markets  in  remote areas;
- (c) whether these projects are being implemented for the environment sector so as to ensure sustainable development;
- (d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
- (e) whether  improved  connectivity  under  PMGSY-II  is  likely  to boost trade, commerce and inter-state movement; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Pradhan  Mantri  Gram  SadakYojana-  II  (PMGSY-II)  was launched in May, 2013 and envisages consolidation of the existing 50,000 km of Rural Road Network to improve its overall efficiency as  a  provider  of  transportation  services  for  people,  goods  and services.  It  aims  to  cover  upgradation  of  existing  selected  rural roads based on their economic potential and their role in facilitating the growth of rural market centers and rural hubs. A total of 49,795 Km road length has been sanctioned to various States and 2619 km length  has  been  sanctioned  to  the  State  of  Maharashtra  under PMGSY-II. The details of the roads sanctioned, State-wise including the State of Maharashtra under various interventions of PMGSY may be accessed at the program website

PMGSY roads have improved access to education and health care facilities, facilitated employment generation in both farm and non-farm sectors, helped farmers in getting better farm prices  and so on. There are impact evaluation studies done by the World Bank, IIM  Ahmedabad,  BITS-Pilani,  ILO  and  NITI  Aayog  explaining  the socio-economic outcome improvements due to PMGSY Roads.

- (c) & (d): The PMGSY promotes the adoption of eco-sensitive and sustainable construction practices across the country.  Roads under PMGSY  are  constructed  using locally available materials and environmentally friendly technologies to minimize ecological impact and ensure long-term sustainability. The programme encourages the use  of  green  and  non-conventional  technologies  such  as  Cold  Mix Bitumen,  Waste  Plastic,  Cell-filled  Concrete,  and  Panelled  Cement Concrete.  These  technologies  help  reduce  dependence  on  energyintensive materials, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and minimize environmental degradation. The details are placed in the Annexure.
- (e) & (f): The improved rural road network had a significant impact on  access  to  essential  services. It  enabled  faster  access  to healthcare facilities, improve school accessibility, and reduce dropout rates, while also strengthening rural economies by facilitating  easier  transport  of  goods  to  markets.  Furthermore,  the enhanced connectivity fostered economic growth, trade, and employment. By linking remote areas to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals and such other public establishments, it boosted trade, generated employment  opportunities  through  construction  and  maintenance jobs,  and  supported  tourism.  This  has  given  thrust  to  Girl  Child education,  Women  in  workforce  and  wholistic  lifestyle  changes  in remotest corner of the villages. These developments align with the Government's vision of creating a prosperous and developed India, contributing to the broader goal of "Viksit Bharat."

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Annexure referred to in reply to parts (c) & (d) of Lok  SabhaUnstarred Question No. 1479 for answer on 9.12.2025

Under New/Green Sustainable Technology Initiatives 1,67,102 km of road works have been sanctioned, and 1,28,604 km has been completed so far.

| Technology                                                   | Length Sanctioned In km   | Length completed km   | Majorly used                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
|--------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Waste Plastic                                                | 56905                     | 45472                 | Andaman & Nicobar, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir Jharkhand Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Odisha, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal |
| Cold Mix                                                     | 30399                     | 25590                 | Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir Jharkhand Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, West Bengal                                                                          |
| FDR                                                          | 10209                     | 5200                  | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh                                                                                                                           |
| Panelled CC/White topping                                    | 8487                      | 6008                  | Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Andaman & Nicobar, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal                                                                                                   |
| Cell filed concrete/ Cell filled concrete with ICBP          | 3784                      | 3326                  | Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Telangana, Odisha, Meghalaya, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal                                                                                                                                                                           |
| Coir/Jute/Geotextile/                                        | 1865                      | 1606                  | Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| Iron/Steel/Copper Slag/Processed Steel Slag/Gravel with slag | 1340                      | 969                   | Jharkhand, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| Surface dressing/MSD                                         | 11466                     | 8290                  | Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| Cement Stabilization/CCS/Others                              | 42647                     | 32143                 | Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, West Bengal                                                                                                                                                       |
| Total                                                        | 1,67,102                  | 1,28,604              |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |

## The table below gives the details of New/Green Technology currently under usage:

| Major Technology Used                   |   Length completed (In km) |                                                                                                                                     |
|-----------------------------------------|----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) technology |                       5200 |  143.65 lakh tonners of aggregate saved.  21.80 lakh number of Laden Trucks loaded with aggregate have been reduced.              |
| Cell filled concrete                    |                       3326 |                                                                                                                                     |
| Paneled Cement Concrete/White Topping   |                       6008 |                                                                                                                                     |
| Jute, Coir, Geotextiles                 |                       1606 |  Local economy and use of green technology                                                                                         |
| Waste Plastic                           |                      45472 |  19916 tones of waste plastic has been used in rural roads contrition under PMGSY and thereby 29875 tons of CO 2 emission is saved |
| Cold Mix Technology                     |                      25590 |  Arrests CO 2 and Pollutant release in to local site                                                                               |

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