BOOSTING TOURISM AND TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT UNDER PRADHAN MANTRI GRAM SADAK YOJANA (PMGSY)-IV
BOOSTING TOURISM AND TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT UNDER PRADHAN MANTRI GRAM SADAK YOJANA (PMGSY)-IV
The Ministry of Rural Development is implementing the road connectivity component of the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan in convergence with Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-IV, which was launched on 11th September 2024. PMGSY-IV seeks to provide all-weather road connectivity to 25,000 unconnected habitations based on Census 2011 norms.
To support tribal development and initiatives such as Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan’s target of establishing 1,000 homestays, the guidelines of PMGSY-IV give priority to habitations that fulfil the following criteria:
A detailed ground-level survey has been conducted for the preliminary identification of eligible habitations under PMGSY-IV. As of 28 July 2025, 62 road works covering 296.301 km have been sanctioned under Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. The PMGSY roads will facilitate access to tribal homestays, promote rural tourism, and facilitate economic opportunities in remote areas.
While PMGSY is not a scheme targeted at individual communities, its impact in tribal regions has been substantial. Improved road connectivity has enhanced access to:
Several independent impact evaluations have concluded that PMGSY has led to:
By bridging the infrastructure gap in remote areas, PMGSY acts as a development multiplier—unlocking the economic potential of tribal areas and complementing flagship initiatives like Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) & Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan. The Ministry continues to work with State Governments to ensure that the benefits of connectivity translate into inclusive and sustainable growth for tribal communities.
This information was given by Minister of State for Rural Development Shri Shri Kamlesh Paswan in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.