SRINAGAR, June 11 -- The Centre has sanctioned 316 road projects for Jammu and Kashmir under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV).

Estimated to cost Rs. 4224.23 Cr, the projects envisage building 1781 km of road length in Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir has become, first among all states /UTs to get sanction for road projects under PMGSY-IV.

The biggest ever package sanctioned for J&K under PMGSY will provide connectivity to 390 eligible habitations with a population of more than 250 souls.

Last year, theUnion Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the proposal of the Department of Rural Development for the Implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana - IV (PMGSY-IV) during FY 2024-25 to 2028-2...