In a significant push towards rural connectivity, Vishnu Deo Sai laid the foundation for 774 road projects under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).

The proposed network will span over 2,400 km, with an estimated investment exceeding Rs 2,200 crore. Once completed, the roads are expected to provide reliable, all-weather access to hundreds of habitations, improving mobility and access to essential services.

Nearly 781 habitations will gain permanent all-weather road connectivity through these projects, enabling smoother travel, improved access to education and healthcare, and stronger rural economic activity.

He added that the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, launched during the tenure of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, has now evolved into a lifeline for rural India.

The Chief Minister highlighted that rural connectivity in the state has seen rapid expansion over the past decade, supported by central initiatives and complementary schemes.

He also pointed to ongoing highway projects, including key corridors under the Bharatmala Project, which are expected to further strengthen regional linkages and economic prospects.

Beyond roads, the state is simultaneously working to bolster rural institutions. Hundreds of Primary Agricultural Credit Cooperative Societies have recently been launched, aimed at improving farmers' access to credit, seeds and fertilisers while streamlining procurement processes.