Uttarakhand has proposed 3,172 km of rural roads and 19 bridges under the second phase of the fourth stage of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. The proposal covers 528 roads and is now moving through the final approval process.

Union Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan shared the update in a letter to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The letter also acknowledged the state government’s efforts to improve road connectivity in rural areas.

Proposal moves towards final approval

A meeting of the technical-economic committee on the proposed road and bridge works was held on 30 September, 2026. After obtaining the necessary approvals, the proposals were placed before the empowered committee for final evaluation and sanction.

This means the proposed works have not yet received their final approval. Their implementation will depend on the completion of the remaining evaluation and sanction process.

The planned infrastructure is expected to improve access in remote and border areas. Better road links can also support movement and rural development, although the letter did not provide a district-wise list of the proposed works.

2026-27 construction target and spending

Under the effective implementation of the rural roads programme, Uttarakhand has been assigned a physical target of 333 km of road construction for financial year 2026-27. The state has received a financial allocation of ₹420 crore for the year.

Against this target, 35 km of road construction has been recorded so far. The state has also reported ₹210 crore for strengthening of madre routes and expenditure of approximately ₹57 crore.

The figures represent progress against the current financial year’s target and allocation. They are separate from the larger proposal covering 3,172 km of roads and 19 bridges under the programme’s fourth stage.

Border connectivity under Vibrant Villages programme

The letter further noted that 44 km of road construction has been completed among 5 road works approved under the Vibrant Villages programme. These works are intended to strengthen connectivity in border areas.

Chouhan said continued attention from the state government would help accelerate the ongoing works. He also expressed confidence that it would create a favourable environment for effective implementation of the proposed works under the second phase of the fourth stage of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.

The Union government and the Ministry of Rural Development have assured Uttarakhand of necessary cooperation and coordination for strengthening rural road connectivity.

State government response

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chouhan for the support. He said approval of the fourth stage of the road programme would help improve connectivity across Uttarakhand’s rural areas.

Dhami said improved travel facilities in remote and border regions would also give fresh momentum to rural development. The next formal step for the larger proposal is consideration by the empowered committee for final evaluation and approval.

Conclusion

Uttarakhand’s proposal covers 3,172 km of roads and 19 bridges, but final approval is still pending. Meanwhile, the state is implementing a 333 km construction target backed by ₹420 crore for financial year 2026-27, alongside completed works in border areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What has Uttarakhand proposed under the road programme?

Uttarakhand has proposed 3,172 km of roads, comprising 528 roads, along with 19 bridges.

Q. Under which programme were the works proposed?

The proposal falls under the second phase of the fourth stage of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.

Q. Has the proposal received final approval?

Not yet. The proposals have been placed before the empowered committee for final evaluation and sanction.

Q. What is Uttarakhand’s road construction target for financial year 2026-27?

The state has been assigned a physical target of 333 km of road construction.

Q. What financial allocation has Uttarakhand received for 2026-27?

The financial allocation for Uttarakhand is ₹420 crore.

Q. How much road construction has been completed under the Vibrant Villages programme?

A total of 44 km has been completed among 5 approved road works under the Vibrant Villages programme.