Lok Sabha Question No. 3980 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-17
Subject: Road Projects under PMGSY
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Arun Bharti

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3980 ANSWERED ON 17/03/2026

## ROAD PROJECTS UNDER PMGSY

## 3980. Shri Arun Bharti:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the  current  status  of  Pradhan  Mantri  Gram  Sadak  Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) in Bihar including the total road length sanctioned and completed as of January 2026;
- (b) the  details  and  number  of  PMGSY  road  and  bridge  projects currently underway in the Jamui Lok Sabha Constituency;
- (c) the details of any delays in these projects in Jamui due to forest clearances, land acquisition and contractor issues;
- (d) the total funds released to Bihar under PMGSY during the last two years and the utilization status thereof; and
- (e) the steps taken to ensure the post-construction maintenance of PMGSY roads, including the use of green technologies?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Under  Pradhan  Mantri  Gram  Sadak  Yojana-III  (PMGSY-III),  a total of 733 roads of 6,162 km & 709 bridges have been sanctioned to the State of Bihar at the Value of Projects of Rs. 7,121 crore, out of which, 631 roads of 5,411 km & 398 bridges have been completed till 31.01.2026.
- (b) & (c): As on 11.03.2026, a total of 9 roads of 18 km & 2 bridges sanctioned under PMGSY-I are pending in Jamui Lok Sabha Constituency in the State of Bihar. As per information received from the State Government of Bihar, 09 works (07 roads and 02 bridges) are pending in Jamui district under PMGSY-I due to forest clearance and land issues. The details of works pending in Jamui district under PMGSY-I  due  to  forest  clearance  and  land  issues  are  given  at Annexure-I.

(d): During  last  two  financial  years,  a  total  of  Rs.  2,158.82  crore central share has been released under PMGSY to the State of Bihar & Rs. 4,128.64 crore expenditure (incuding the state share) has been incurred by the State.

(e): In terms of the Rural Road Manual published by the Indian Road Congress(IRC),  roads constructed under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)  are constructed with a design life of at least 10 years. As per PMGSY guidelines, maintenance of roads constructed under the programme is the responsibility of the State Governments. All PMGSY road works are covered by initial five-year maintenance contracts to be entered into along with the construction contract, with the  same contractor, as per the Standard Bidding Document. Maintenance  funds  to  service  the  contract  are  required  to  be budgeted by the State Governments and placed at the disposal of the State  Rural  Roads  Development  Agencies  (SRRDAs)  in  a  separate maintenance  account.  On  expiry  of  this  5-year  post-construction maintenance, PMGSY roads are required to be placed under Zonal maintenance contracts consisting of 5-year maintenance, including renewal as per cycle, from time to time.

As a measure of enhancing the focus on maintenance of roads during  the  defect  liability period  (five years  from  the  date  of completion  of  the  road)  and  streamlining  the  delivery  of  routine maintenance  of  PMGSY  roads,  Electronic  Maintenance  of  PMGSY roads (eMARG), has been implemented in all the States. Payment to the contractor is to be made through eMARG which is based on the existing condition of road, its cross drainage works and traffic assets.

Further, States have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India for providing adequate funds for the DLP and post DLP period. The utilization of maintenance funds is reviewed in meetings held with the States at various levels.

The  Ministry has brought out a new  Technology  Vision Document in 2022 for promoting green/ new technologies in PMGSY roads  construction.  The  implementation  of  these  technologies  is based  on  Indian  Road  Congress  (IRC)  guidelines  and  evaluations undertaken  by  premier  technical  institutions  in  the  country.  The National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (NRIDA) organizes workshops, trainings, field demonstrations for States/ UTs  to encourage  cross-learning  and  adoption  of  these  technologies  for saving natural resources, enhancing speed of construction and also for utilizing local waste.

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## Annexure  referred  to  in  reply  to  part  (c)  of  Lok  Sabha  Unstarred Question No. 3980 for answer on 17.03.2026

## Details of works pending in Jamui district under PMGSY-I due to forest clearance and land issues

| S r . N o .   | Bloc k Nam e   | Pack age No.          | Sanc tione d Year   | Work Type                       | Road Name / Bridge Name                                                                         | Sanct ion Cost (in lakh)             | Roa d Len gth (Km s)                 | Brid ge Len gth (Mtr s) Road Length Compl eted (in km)   |                                      | Expendi ture (in lakh)               | Stage of Progress                    |
|---------------|----------------|-----------------------|---------------------|---------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| 1             | Chakai         | BR15R2 95 2013 - 2014 | ROAD                | L056-Karhi To Laparia (TRACK40) | 49.54                                                                                           | 0.75                                 | 0                                    | 0                                                        | 0                                    |                                      | Pending - Land Acquisition           |
| 2             | Chakai         | BR15R3 86 2017 - 2018 | ROAD                |                                 | L175-Baljori Patjori Road to Dubariyatila (TRACK175)                                            | 116.73 2.138                         |                                      | 0                                                        | 1.053                                | 44.56                                | Pending - Forest Clearance           |
| 3             | Chakai         | BR15R4 02             | 2017 - 2018         | ROAD                            | L170-Nontara to Kitakasha (TRACK170)                                                            | 69.31 1.5                            |                                      | 0                                                        | 0                                    | 0                                    | Pending - Forest Clearance           |
| 4             | Chakai         | BR15R3 55 2016 - 2017 |                     | ROAD                            | L188-Bone Road Baratarn to Babudih (TRACK188)                                                   | 130.18                               | 2.35                                 | 0                                                        | 2.35                                 | 48.53                                | Pending - Land Acquisition           |
| 5             | Chakai         | BR15R4 11             | 2017 - 2018         | ROAD                            | L059-L058 To Bhalua (TRACK43)                                                                   | 170.1                                | 3.486                                | 0                                                        | 0.3                                  | 91.17                                | Pending - Forest Clearance           |
| 6             | Jhajha         | BR15R3 93 2018        | 2017 -              | ROAD                            | L146-Narganjo Simultala Main Rd. To Barakoila Via Pachkathia To Paijhama Adibasi Tola (TRACK99) | 412.68                               | 8.164                                | 0                                                        | 6.5                                  | 244.48                               | Pending - Forest Clearance           |
| 7             | Jhajha         | BR15R- 505 2021       | 2020 -              | Bridge                          | HL RCC Bridge Over Salkhan Jorat Road Narganjo To Bakhoribathan Road                            | 121.81                               | 0                                    | 16.04                                                    | 0                                    | 68.1                                 | Pending - Forest Clearance           |
| 8             | Sono           | BR15R3 83 2017        | 2016 -              | ROAD                            | L133- sonocharkapth arPWD road hiratanr (TRACK106)                                              | 64.68                                | 1.218                                | 0                                                        | 0.9                                  | 36.39                                | Pending - Land Acquisition           |
| 9             | Sono           | BR15R- 511            | 2020 - 2021         | Bridge                          | Construction of HL RCC Bridge over Barner in Itwa to Barabak Road                               | 571.7                                | 0                                    | 144.04                                                   | 0                                    | 468.76                               | Progress                             |
| Total         | Total          | Total                 | Total               | Total                           | Total                                                                                           | 1706.73 19.606 160.08 11.103 1001.99 | 1706.73 19.606 160.08 11.103 1001.99 | 1706.73 19.606 160.08 11.103 1001.99                     | 1706.73 19.606 160.08 11.103 1001.99 | 1706.73 19.606 160.08 11.103 1001.99 | 1706.73 19.606 160.08 11.103 1001.99 |

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