CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Phase 3 of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana has been initiated by the government (PMGSY). ‘Through Routes’ and ‘Major Rural Links’ connecting habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals are consolidated in PhaseIII. Ans.

Detailed explanation-2: -PMGSY-III envisages consolidation of 1,25,000 Km Through Routes and Major Rural Links at an estimated cost of Rs. 80,250 crore. Against the allocated target of 1,25,000 Km, 77,129 Km road length has already been sanctioned at an estimated cost of Rs. 51,881 crore as per the state-wise details given in the Annexure.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched in December 2000 with the objective of providing unrestricted all-weather road connectivity to unconnected villages of India. It is a centrally sponsored scheme and is part of the poverty reduction strategies of the government.

Detailed explanation-4: -PMGSY - Phase III It involves consolidation of Through Routes and Major Rural Links connecting habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals. Under the PMGSY-III Scheme, it is proposed to consolidate 1,25,000 Km road length in the States.

Detailed explanation-5: -December 2017). This Centrally Sponsored Scheme was introduced in 2000 by the then-prime minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee.