Centre to relax PMGSY norms in Arunachal

Union Rural Development Minister Birender Singh has agreed to relax the norms in Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) to boost rural road connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh.
The Union minister gave his nod for relaxation on population norm for faster road connectivity when Chief Minister Kalikho Pul along with Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju called on him in New Delhi yesterday, an official release said here today.
The CM in his comprehensive presentation explained to the union minister for special exemption on population norms for faster connectivity in the state.
On the demand for long span bridges upto 200 metres on the rivers of Siang, Subansiri, Kameng, Lohit and Dibang, the Union Minister agreed to consider the same for which a technical team from the Ministry would visit the areas to assess the requirements and suggest appropriate technology, the release said.

The Union Minister also agreed to enhance the allocation under PMGSY during RE (Revised Estimate) stage at the request of the CM from Rs 468 crore to 1100 crore during the current year in view of the enhanced target of constructing roads 1000 kms in the state.