The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a rural roads program in India. It was launched in 2000 with the objective of providing all-weather connectivity to all rural habitations with a population of 500 or more. The program has been implemented in three phases, with the third phase (PMGSY-III) being launched in 2017.
PMGSY-III aims to upgrade 1.25 lakh kilometers of rural roads at a cost of Rs. 1.25 lakh crore. The program will focus on improving the quality of rural roads, making them more durable and resilient to weather conditions. It will also focus on providing connectivity to remote and inaccessible areas.
The program will be implemented through a partnership between the central government, state governments, and local bodies. The central government will provide 60% of the funding, while the state governments and local bodies will provide 40% of the funding.
The program is expected to create employment for about 2.5 crore people. It is also expected to boost rural economy by improving connectivity and providing access to markets and other infrastructure.
The following are the options for the question:
- Rural roads
- Urban highways
- Railways
- Airports
The correct answer is 1. Rural roads.
The PMGSY is a rural roads program, and PMGSY-III is the third phase of the program. The program aims to provide all-weather connectivity to all rural habitations with a population of 500 or more. The program will focus on improving the quality of rural roads, making them more durable and resilient to weather conditions. It will also focus on providing connectivity to remote and inaccessible areas.
The other options are incorrect because they are not the focus of the PMGSY program.