Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches PMGSY-IV from Bhairunda (Sehore) as PMGSY completes 25 years; MP gets 973 roads
On 10 May 2026 Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan formally launched PMGSY-IV at Bhairunda in Madhya Pradesh's Sehore district, marking 25 years of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, and approved 973 roads worth ₹1,763.08 crore for MP.
Summary
PMGSY-IV was formally launched by Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Bhairunda in Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh on 10 May 2026, at the silver jubilee of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, in the presence of Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav. Madhya Pradesh received PMGSY-IV approval for 973 roads of 2,117.52 km costing ₹1,763.08 crore to benefit 987 habitations, along with PM-JANMAN roads worth ₹261.81 crore and PMAY-G sanctions worth ₹2,055 crore. Over 25 years, Bihar connected the most habitations among large states (31,287), followed by Madhya Pradesh (17,493) and Odisha (16,990). PMGSY-IV, approved by the Union Cabinet on 11 September 2024 for FY 2024-25 to 2028-29, aims to build 62,500 km of all-weather roads to 25,000 unconnected habitations of 500+ population in plains, 250+ in North-East and hill States and special areas, and 100+ in LWE districts.
Key facts
- Launch
- PMGSY-IV, 10 May 2026, Bhairunda (Sehore, MP); 25 years of PMGSY
- MP approvals
- 973 roads, 2,117.52 km, ₹1,763.08 crore, 987 habitations
- Also for MP
- PM-JANMAN roads ₹261.81 crore; PMAY-G ₹2,055 crore
- Top large states (25 yrs)
- Bihar 31,287 habitations; MP 17,493; Odisha 16,990
- PMGSY-IV
- Cabinet 11 Sep 2024; FY 2024-25 to 2028-29; 62,500 km to 25,000 habitations
- Population norms
- 500+ plains; 250+ NE/hill/special areas; 100+ LWE districts (Census 2011)
Practice MCQs 4 questions
PMGSY-IV was formally launched on 10 May 2026 at Bhairunda, which lies in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
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Correct answer: C — Sehore
Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched PMGSY-IV at Bhairunda in Sehore district; Vidisha was mentioned only for separate road approvals.
How many roads were approved for Madhya Pradesh under PMGSY-IV at the Bhairunda launch on 10 May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 973
MP got approval for 973 roads of 2,117.52 km costing ₹1,763.08 crore; 987 is the number of habitations to benefit and 259 roads were for the Vidisha region.
Consider the following statements about PMGSY-IV: 1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet for the period FY 2026-27 to 2030-31. 2. Unconnected habitations with a population of 250+ in North-Eastern and hill States/UTs are eligible under it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The Cabinet approved PMGSY-IV on 11 September 2024 for FY 2024-25 to 2028-29; norms are 500+ in plains, 250+ in NE/hill/special areas and 100+ in LWE districts.
Which large state was honoured for connecting the highest number of habitations (31,287) in 25 years of PMGSY?
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Correct answer: D — Bihar
Bihar was first with 31,287 habitations, followed by Madhya Pradesh (17,493) and Odisha (16,990).