Question : EXPENDITURE UNDER PMGSY



(a) the expenditure incurred under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) till March, 2010; and

(b) the percentage of work of linking rural habitations with all weather roads completed under the scheme by April, 2010?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI PRADEEP JAIN `ADITYA`)

(a): An expenditure of Rs. 65,640 crore has been incurred on works under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) till March, 2010.

(b): 70,883 habitations (52% of the eligible habitations) have been connected with all weather roads under the scheme till April, 2010.