Cabinet extends PMGSY-III till March 2028 with revised outlay of ₹83,977 crore
The Union Cabinet on 18 April 2026 approved continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) beyond March 2025 up to March 2028, raising its outlay to ₹83,977 crore from ₹80,250 crore.
Summary
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 18 April 2026 approved continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) beyond March 2025 up to March 2028. PMGSY-III involves consolidation of Through Routes and Major Rural Links connecting habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), higher secondary schools and hospitals. The outlay has been revised to ₹83,977 crore from the original ₹80,250 crore. The deadline is March 2028 for roads and bridges in plain areas and roads in hilly areas, and March 2029 for bridges in hilly areas. Works sanctioned before 31 March 2025 but not yet awarded may now be tendered, and 161 Long Span Bridges costing about ₹961 crore on already sanctioned road alignments may be sanctioned.
Key facts
- Decision
- PMGSY-III continued beyond March 2025 up to March 2028
- Outlay
- Revised to ₹83,977 crore (original ₹80,250 crore)
- Focus
- Through Routes and Major Rural Links to GrAMs, higher secondary schools, hospitals
- Hilly-area bridges
- Deadline March 2029
- Long Span Bridges
- 161, estimated ₹961 crore
Practice MCQs 3 questions
In April 2026 the Union Cabinet extended PMGSY-III up to which month and year for roads in plain areas?
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Correct answer: D — March 2028
PMGSY-III was continued beyond March 2025 up to March 2028; only bridges in hilly areas get till March 2029.
Consider the following statements about the April 2026 decision on PMGSY-III: 1. The outlay of the scheme was revised upward from ₹80,250 crore to ₹83,977 crore. 2. The deadline for completing bridges in hilly areas was set at March 2029. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Cabinet decision of 18 April 2026.
Under PMGSY-III, Through Routes and Major Rural Links are consolidated to connect habitations to which of the following? 1. Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs) 2. Higher secondary schools 3. Hospitals 4. Railway stations Select the correct answer:
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Correct answer: B — 1, 2 and 3 only
The Cabinet release lists GrAMs, higher secondary schools and hospitals; railway stations are not mentioned.