Budget 2025-26: Rural roads scheme could get 10% topup; FY26 outlay hike likely

The Modi administration remains focussed on building 62,500 km rural roads in five years by connecting 25,000 rural habitations under the fourth and the latest phase of PMGSY by revamping the ongoing programme, the person said. The target is on top of rural road projects already sanctioned or planned in the earlier phases. The government had announced the fourth phase of the rural roads scheme in the July budget The scheme is aimed at substantially improving road connectivity in remote areas, stimulating economic growth and alleviating poverty.