ITANAGAR, Mar 16: Rural road connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh received a major boost as the Union Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned Rs. 35154,61,000 under PMGSY.
The fund released is of the second installment of the annual allocation for the year 2017-18 for Phase-X Batch -II (2013-14)- Rs. 243.88075 Cr. and Phase – X Batch -III (2013-14) – Rs. 107.66535 Cr.
An elated Chief Minister Pema Khandu extended his sincere gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that his concern for Arunachal Pradesh in terms of connectivity is evident from the positive gesture.
He also thanked the Union Minister for Rural Development Narendra Singh Tomar for taking special care on rural connectivity of Arunachal Pradesh. The Chief Minister assured the Union Government that the funds sanctioned will be judiciously utilised.
