Wayanad, June 25 -- Following the intervention of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, approval has been granted by the National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (NRIDA) for 300 roads under Phase IV of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), ensuring inclusion across all blocks, said a statement from Office of Priyanka Gandhi.

The announcement was made during the first-quarter review meeting of the DISHA 2025-26 committee, chaired by Priyanka Gandhi, to assess the implementation of central government development programs by various departments.

Initially, 331 roads were identified under PMGSY for Wayanad, out of which only 64 roads in Kalpetta Block had received NRIDA's approval. Roads in Panamaram, Mananthavady, and Sulthan ...