Rajasthan ranks 2nd in PMGSY road length and quality nationwide
Synopsis
Rajasthan has climbed to second place nationally under PMGSY for both road length and quality — a milestone spanning 25 years and over 49,730 km of rural roads. With ₹2,089.37 crore sanctioned under Phase IV, the state is now racing to complete 1,216 more roads within a year, signalling an accelerating rural infrastructure push.
Key Takeaways
Rajasthan ranked 2nd nationally under PMGSY for road length constructed and quality standards.
Under Phase I , 49,730 km of roads were built, connecting 15,983 habitations with all-weather roads.
Phase III completed 950 road projects covering 8,584.13 km , linking rural markets, schools, and hospitals.
The Centre has sanctioned ₹2,089.37 crore under Phase IV for 1,216 roads across 3,218.97 km .
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan felicitated Rajasthan at the PMGSY Silver Jubilee event in Sehore .
Rajasthan has secured the second position nationally under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) for both the length of roads constructed and adherence to quality standards, officials said on Tuesday, 12 May. The recognition was conferred during the Silver Jubilee celebrations of PMGSY, organised by the Union Ministry of Rural Development in Sehore district.
State Leadership's Response
Deputy Chief Minister and Public Works Department Minister Diya Kumari congratulated the state on the achievement, stating that Rajasthan is setting new benchmarks in road infrastructure development. She added that strong rural road connectivity is opening new avenues for economic growth across the state.
25 Years of Rural Road Construction
Over the past 25 years, extensive work covering the construction, widening, and strengthening of rural roads has been undertaken in Rajasthan under PMGSY. Under Phase I, roads totalling 49,730 km were constructed, connecting 15,983 habitations with all-weather paved roads. Widening and strengthening works were additionally carried out on 14,043 km of roads, along with the construction of 26 bridges.
Under Phase II, aimed at enhancing rural economic connectivity, widening and strengthening works were undertaken on 401 roads covering 3,468 km, and 6 bridges were constructed. Phase III saw the completion of 950 road projects spanning 8,584.13 km, focused on upgrading routes connecting rural agricultural markets, senior secondary schools, hospitals, and key rural link roads.
Phase IV Sanctions and Targets
In the first package of Phase IV, the Government of India has sanctioned ₹2,089.37 crore for the construction of 1,216 roads covering a total length of 3,218.97 km, along with one bridge. Tenders for these projects have already been received and execution work has commenced. The state has set a target to complete these works within the next year.
National Recognition at Silver Jubilee Event
At the Silver Jubilee celebrations held in Sehore, Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan felicitated states for outstanding achievements across various categories. Rajasthan's recognition across both road length and quality parameters marks a notable milestone for the state's rural infrastructure push. This comes amid a broader national effort to ensure last-mile connectivity for India's rural population, with PMGSY now entering its fourth phase after two and a half decades of implementation.
Point of View
But the real measure lies in whether these roads are being maintained beyond construction. PMGSY's historical challenge has been post-completion upkeep — roads that deteriorate within years of being built. The Phase IV push, with ₹2,089.37 crore on the table and a one-year completion target, is ambitious for a state of Rajasthan's geographic scale. Whether execution keeps pace with sanction — and whether quality rankings hold after Phase IV — will be the harder test.
NationPress
12 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PMGSY and why is Rajasthan's ranking significant?
The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 2000 to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected rural habitations. Rajasthan securing the second national rank for both road length and quality standards reflects 25 years of sustained infrastructure investment across one of India's largest states by area.
How many kilometres of roads has Rajasthan built under PMGSY?
Under Phase I alone, Rajasthan constructed roads totalling 49,730 km, connecting 15,983 habitations. Phase III added another 8,584.13 km across 950 projects, focused on routes linking agricultural markets, schools, and hospitals.
What has been sanctioned under PMGSY Phase IV for Rajasthan?
The Government of India has sanctioned ₹2,089.37 crore under the first package of Phase IV for the construction of 1,216 roads covering 3,218.97 km and one bridge. Tenders have been received and work has commenced, with a target to complete within one year.
Who felicitated Rajasthan for its PMGSY performance?
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan felicitated Rajasthan at the PMGSY Silver Jubilee celebrations held in Sehore district, organised by the Union Ministry of Rural Development.
What did Deputy CM Diya Kumari say about the achievement?
Deputy Chief Minister and Public Works Department Minister Diya Kumari stated that Rajasthan is setting new benchmarks in road infrastructure development and that strong rural road connectivity is opening new avenues for economic growth and development across the state.
