Ranchi: Jharkhand has set a target of constructing 12,500 km of Granular Sub-Base (GSB) roads across all 24 districts under the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) scheme to strengthen rural connectivity. The initiative, being undertaken under the leadership of Rural Development, Rural Works and Panchayati Raj Minister Deepika Pandey Singh, aims to connect remote villages and rural settlements that remain disconnected from main roads or are not covered under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
The proposed GSB roads will improve access to markets, employment opportunities and essential services while reducing travel time and transportation costs for rural residents. The initiative is also expected to benefit farmers by facilitating the transportation of agricultural produce, vegetables, fruits and minor forest produce to markets.
Under the district wise targets, East Singhbhum has been allocated the highest target of 1,400 km, followed by Palamu at 1,100 km, Garhwa at 1,000 km, Chatra at 850 km and Latehar at 800 km. West Singhbhum has a target of 750 km, while Hazaribagh has been allocated 700 km. Bokaro and Godda have targets of 600 km each, followed by Lohardaga and Simdega with 500 km each.
Deoghar, Khunti, Jamtara and Seraikela-Kharsawan have been allocated 400 km each, while Giridih and Gumla have targets of 350 km each. Ranchi and Pakur have targets of 300 km each.
Minister Deepika Pandey Singh said, ” Improved road connectivity was a government priority and would create new livelihood and economic opportunities in rural areas.” She directed officials to ensure quality construction, transparency and compliance with prescribed standards so that the roads remain durable and benefit villagers in the long run.
