Mahagama (Godda): The Jharkhand government has set a target to construct 12,500 kilometres of rural roads under the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Scheme to strengthen road connectivity in rural areas across the state.
The initiative aims to improve transportation facilities in villages, particularly in rural habitations that are not yet connected to main road networks or have not been approved for road construction under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
Under the leadership of Rural Development, Rural Works and Panchayati Raj Minister Deepika Pandey Singh, the department has finalised district-wise road construction targets for all 24 districts of Jharkhand.
The proposed construction will focus on providing better road connectivity to remote villages and improving access to markets, public services and livelihood opportunities.
Jharkhand Sets District-Wise Targets for 12,500 Km of Roads
The state government has allocated road construction targets across different districts based on rural connectivity requirements.
Eastern Singhbhum has been assigned the highest target of 1,400 kilometres, followed by Palamu with 1,100 kilometres and Garhwa with 1,000 kilometres.
Chatra has been allocated a target of 850 kilometres, while Latehar will see the construction of 800 kilometres of roads.
The district-wise targets include:
- East Singhbhum: 1,400 km
- Palamu: 1,100 km
- Garhwa: 1,000 km
- Chatra: 850 km
- Latehar: 800 km
- West Singhbhum: 750 km
- Hazaribagh: 700 km
- Bokaro: 600 km
- Godda: 600 km
- Lohardaga: 500 km
- Simdega: 500 km
- Deoghar: 400 km
- Khunti: 400 km
- Jamtara: 400 km
- Saraikela-Kharsawan: 400 km
Targets for the remaining districts have also been determined according to local requirements and rural road connectivity needs.
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Unconnected Rural Habitations to Get Priority
The road construction programme will primarily benefit rural habitations that are still disconnected from main roads.
Special attention will be given to villages that have not been covered under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. The initiative is intended to improve accessibility in remote rural areas and ensure that more communities receive reliable road connectivity.
The construction of 12,500 kilometres of GSB (Granular Sub-Base) roads is expected to strengthen the rural transportation network across Jharkhand.
Better Road Connectivity to Benefit Farmers and Rural Economy
Minister Deepika Pandey Singh said connecting villages with better road infrastructure is among the government’s key priorities.
She highlighted that improved road connectivity would make it easier for farmers to transport agricultural produce, including crops, vegetables, fruits and other products, to nearby markets.
Better roads are also expected to reduce travel time and transportation costs while improving access to essential services.
The initiative is expected to create additional employment and livelihood opportunities in rural areas and support economic activities by improving connectivity between villages and market centres.
Minister Directs Officials to Ensure Quality and Transparency
The minister has directed departmental officials to maintain quality, transparency and compliance with prescribed construction standards during the implementation of the road projects.
She emphasised that the roads should be durable and provide long-term benefits to rural residents.
The department will focus on ensuring that construction work is carried out according to established standards so that the improved road network can contribute to sustainable rural development across Jharkhand.
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