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4th Phase of PMGSY Road Projects Launched in Odisha

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Why in the News?

Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the 4th phase of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) in Rayagada on May 1, 2026, along with a major rural development package.

🔑 Key Highlights

1. PMGSY-IV Rollout

  • Approved:
  • 827 new roads
  • Total length:
  • 1,702 km
  • Objective:
  • Connect remote and hilly regions of Odisha

2. Fund Allocations

  • Housing (PMAY-G):₹630.61 crore
  • For completing pending rural houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin
  • Employment (MGNREGA):₹868.71 crore
  • First instalment for FY 2026–27
  • Watershed Development:₹30.07 crore
  • Under WDC-PMKSY 2.0

3. Housing Target

  • Focus:
  • Elimination of kutcha houses
  • Goal:
  • Ensure no marginalized family lives in inadequate housing

4. State Development Vision

  • Aligned with:
  • “Samruddha Odisha, Viksit Odisha” mission
  • Focus on:
  • Rural infrastructure
  • Livelihood generation
  • Inclusive growth

ℹ️ Additional Information

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)

  • Launched:
  • December 25, 2000
  • Nodal Ministry:
  • Ministry of Rural Development
  • Objective:
  • All-weather road connectivity in rural areas

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)

  • Launched:
  • 2016
  • Aim:
  • Housing for All
  • Replaced:
  • Indira Awaas Yojana

Odisha

  • Located on:
  • Eastern coast along the Bay of Bengal
  • Chief Minister:
  • Mohan Charan Majhi
  • Statehood Day:
  • April 1, 1936 (Utkal Divas)

🇮🇳 हिंदी संस्करण (पूर्ण)

समाचार में क्यों?

Shivraj Singh Chouhan ने 1 मई 2026 को Rayagada में Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) का चौथा चरण लॉन्च किया।

🔑 मुख्य बिंदु

1. PMGSY-IV विस्तार

  • स्वीकृत:
  • 827 नई सड़कें
  • कुल लंबाई:
  • 1702 किमी
  • उद्देश्य:
  • Odisha के दूरस्थ क्षेत्रों को जोड़ना

2. वित्तीय आवंटन

  • PMAY-G (आवास):₹630.61 करोड़
  • Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin
  • MGNREGA:₹868.71 करोड़
  • Watershed (PMKSY):₹30.07 करोड़

3. आवास लक्ष्य

  • लक्ष्य:
  • कच्चे घरों का उन्मूलन
  • सुनिश्चित करना:
  • हर गरीब परिवार को पक्का घर

4. राज्य विकास लक्ष्य

  • मिशन:
  • “Samruddha Odisha, Viksit Odisha”
  • ध्यान:
  • ग्रामीण विकास
  • रोजगार
  • बुनियादी ढांचा

ℹ️ अतिरिक्त जानकारी

PMGSY

  • शुरुआत:
  • 25 दिसंबर 2000
  • उद्देश्य:
  • ग्रामीण सड़क कनेक्टिविटी

PMAY-G

  • शुरुआत:
  • 2016
  • उद्देश्य:
  • सभी के लिए आवास

ओडिशा

  • स्थान:
  • पूर्वी तट
  • मुख्यमंत्री:
  • Mohan Charan Majhi
  • स्थापना दिवस:
  • 1 अप्रैल 1936

🧠 BILINGUAL MCQs (Exam Ready)

Q1. PMGSY-IV was launched in which state?

PMGSY-IV किस राज्य में लॉन्च किया गया?

A. Bihar

B. Jharkhand

C. Odisha ✅

D. Chhattisgarh

Q2. PMGSY was originally launched in which year?

PMGSY योजना कब शुरू हुई थी?

A. 1999

B. 2000 / 2000 ✅

C. 2005

D. 2010

Q3. How many roads are approved under PMGSY-IV?

PMGSY-IV के तहत कितनी सड़कें स्वीकृत हुई?

A. 500

B. 700

C. 827 / 827 ✅

D. 1000

Q4. PMAY-G was launched in which year?

PMAY-G कब शुरू हुआ?

A. 2012

B. 2014

C. 2016 / 2016 ✅

D. 2018

Q5. MGNREGA is related to?

MGNREGA किससे संबंधित है?

A. Education

B. Health

C. Employment / रोजगार ✅

D. Defence

Q6. Odisha statehood day is celebrated on?

ओडिशा स्थापना दिवस कब मनाया जाता है?

A. March 1

B. April 1 / 1 अप्रैल ✅

C. May 1

D. June 1

Q7. PMGSY is implemented by which ministry?

PMGSY किस मंत्रालय द्वारा लागू किया जाता है?

A. Ministry of Transport

B. Ministry of Finance

C. Ministry of Rural Development / ग्रामीण विकास मंत्रालय ✅

D. Ministry of Housing

Q8. PMGSY aims to provide what?

PMGSY का उद्देश्य क्या है?

A. Housing

B. Electricity

C. Road connectivity / सड़क कनेक्टिविटी ✅

D. Water supply

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