Chhattisgarh ranked first in the country in construction of roads under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-2 (PMGSY-2). The state topped in implementation of the project by completing 89% of the set construction target.
Panchayat and Rural Development Minister T.S. Singhdeo expressed delight over the achievement of the state and lauded officials, employees and staff engaged in the construction work under the PMGSY.
According to information from official sources, a study in the project review committee meeting held recently at national capital revealed that the state of Chhattisgarh was well ahead in implementation of the projects and work completion.
The states which followed it at second, third and fourth positions were Tamilnadu-80%, Kerala-72% and Madhya Pradesh 69% respectively.
Chief Executive Officer of Chhattisgarh Rural Road Development Authority (CRRDA) Alok Katiyar informed that proposals of 2,249 kms of roads were approved by the union ministry of rural development out of which construction work of 2014 kms was completed. This amounted to be 89% of the target length given and was best performance all over the country.
Katiyar further informed that pathways which have higher traffic volume were earmarked for laying a web of roads in rural locales under the PMGSY-2 scheme.
“As the state has performed outstandingly in PMGSY-2 scheme, we will be benefitted in PMGSY-3 scheme and will get sanctioned of our proposals soon. The step will enhance the traffic density in rural areas and traffic will be facilitated,” he further added.