The Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned road length of 55.89 km under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) – III, with an estimated investment of Rs. 54.75 crore to Nagaland. It has informed that 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.

In a press release, the Ministry stated that 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)