CHIEF Minister Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 774 state-approved Phase 4 roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana at a programme held at Ranjita Stadium Jashpur today. The construction of these roads, totaling 2,426.875 kilometres, will cost Rs 2,225.44 crore. Of these, a total of 77 roads will be constructed in Jashpur district. Their total length is 197.26 kilometres and the cost is Rs 196.20 crore. On this occasion, Chief Minister Sai announced Rs 80 lakh for the renovation of the Vashishtha Community Hall located at the Jashpur district headquarters. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that today is a historic day for Chhattisgarh. Under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (Phase 4), foundation stations have been laid for 774 roads at a cost of Rs 2,225 crore.

 

The construction of these roads, approximately 2,427 kilometers long, will provide all-weather paved road connectivity to 781 settlements, bringing about a profound change in rural life. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) has become the lifeline of rural life, connecting remote villages, he added. He informed that under the Bharatmala Project, road construction work is underway from Raipur to Visakhapatnam and from Raipur to Dhanbad via Jashpur. This will reduce the distance from Jashpur deep trust in you and your impartial, balanced, and dignified working style. Conducting the House with dialogue, balance, and decorum has been your hallmark, always making its proceedings effective and meaningful. The confidence expressed by the Honorable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, further strengthens your rich experience, scholarship, and universally accepted leadership. Heartiest wishes once again for a successful and successful tenure.”