India Budget 2024: Government to roll out next phase of rural road scheme

The government is set to launch the fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), aiming to connect 25,000 rural habitations and significantly expand the country's road network to enhance transportation in remote areas, boost economic growth, and reduce poverty, as reported by ET. The revamp will focus on widening and upgrading rural roads, linking them to hubs and markets to increase economic productivity and improve living conditions.