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09/04/22 14:09 PM IST

PMGSY

In News 
  • Union Ministry of Rural Development has declared the list of top-performing 30 districts in the country for implementing the PMGSY programme.
  • Himachal Pradesh’s, Mandi district has bagged top position among 30 districts of the country in the successful implementation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
Major Findings 
  • Himachal Pradesh has also secured the second position at the national level for construction of roads under PMGSY.
  • Mandi district has received top position for constructing roads under PMGSY of maximum length in 2020-21.
  • Six more districts of Himachal Pradesh have also secured a position among top 30 best performing districts, which include Chamba, Shimla, Kangra, Una, Sirmour, Hamirpur and Solan.
  • The state has also improved its performance under PMGSY programme by constructing 1104 Kilometres roads this year from April till date.
About PMGSY 
  • PMGSY is a programme funded by the Union government to connect habitations having a population of more than 250 in the state.
  • It was established on 25th December 2000.
Source- Economic Times 

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