Ministry of Rural Development to Enhance Nagaland’s Connectivity with ₹54.75 Crore Infrastructure Boost

In a significant move to strengthen rural connectivity and accelerate economic growth in the North-Eastern region, the Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned road length of 55.89 km under PMGSY-III, with an estimated investment of Rs. 54.75 crore to the State of Nagaland. Another 40 roads of 506.69 km with an estimated investment of Rs. 489.70 crore had already been sanctioned in the State under PMGSY-III.

This initiative will:

– Improve access to essential services like healthcare, education, and markets

– Enhance connectivity in rural areas, bridging the gap between remote villages and urban centres.

– Foster economic development, trade, and commerce in the region

– Create employment opportunities and stimulate local economies

– Align with the government’s vision of a prosperous Northeast and a developed India (Viksit Bharat)

The projects under PMGSY-III will have a transformative impact on the region, contributing to the growth and prosperity of the North-Eastern region and cementing the government’s commitment to inclusive development.