45 new road projects approved in Mizoram under PMGSY-IV, 48 habitations to get connectivity
The Ministry of Rural Development on 31 October 2026 approved 45 road works in Mizoram under PMGSY-IV (Batch-1, financial year 2026-27). These will give 48 habitations all-weather road connectivity for the first time.
What this means for you
This decision is for people living in Mizoram's habitations that do not yet have a proper road. Once built, these roads will help residents reach schools, hospitals and rural markets. Ordinary readers in UP, Bihar, MP or Delhi are not directly affected and do not need to do anything.
Key facts
- 45 road works approved
- Total length 509.54 km
- Estimated cost Rs 710.40 crore
- 48 habitations to get all-weather road connectivity for the first time
- So far in the state: 367 road works (4,935 km) and 07 bridges approved, worth Rs 3,412 crore
What has been approved
The Ministry of Rural Development has approved a proposal for 45 road works in Mizoram under the first batch of PMGSY-IV (financial year 2026-27). The roads have a total length of 509.54 km and an estimated cost of Rs 710.40 crore.
According to the ministry’s release dated 31 October 2026, these roads will give 48 habitations in the state all-weather road connectivity for the first time.
What PMGSY is
PMGSY, or Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, is a central scheme to connect rural areas with roads. Its aim is to bring proper roads to villages that do not yet have good year-round connectivity. These new projects are approved under the scheme’s fourth phase, PMGSY-IV.
Who benefits
The release says that with road connectivity, people in these habitations will be able to reach schools, hospitals and rural markets. It says this will help the social and economic development of the people living there.
The government describes this as a step towards its goal of a developed India.
Works approved in the state so far
The ministry said that apart from these new approvals, 367 road works (4,935 km) and 07 bridges have already been approved in Mizoram under PMGSY. These are stated to involve a total of Rs 3,412 crore.
What ordinary people need to do
This approval concerns road projects in Mizoram only. Readers in UP, Bihar, MP or Delhi do not need to apply for anything or meet any date because of it.
The release does not say when construction will begin or be completed. For such details, readers can contact the Ministry of Rural Development or the concerned state department.
Questions and answers
How many roads have been approved in Mizoram under PMGSY-IV?
45 road works have been approved, with a total length of 509.54 km. Their estimated cost is stated as Rs 710.40 crore.
Who will benefit from these roads?
48 habitations in Mizoram will get all-weather road connectivity for the first time. People there will be able to reach schools, hospitals and rural markets.
What is PMGSY?
PMGSY, or Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, is a central scheme to connect rural areas with roads. These new projects are approved under its fourth phase, PMGSY-IV.
Do people in UP, Bihar or Delhi need to do anything?
No. This approval is only for road projects in Mizoram, so ordinary people in other states do not have to apply or take any action.
How many PMGSY works have been approved in Mizoram so far?
According to the ministry, 367 road works (4,935 km) and 07 bridges have been approved in the state so far. These are stated to be worth Rs 3,412 crore.
Source: PIB, "ग्रामीण संपर्क को सुदृढ़ करने के लिए पीएमजीएसवाई-IV के तहत मिजोरम में नई सड़क निर्माण परियोजनाओं को मंजूरी", 31 October 2026. Read the original notice
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