Union Minister Chouhan Launches ₹3,550 Crore PMGSY-IV Kashmir

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches PMGSY-IV Batch-II in Srinagar, approving 330 new roads spanning 1,600 km at a cost of ₹3,550 crore.
Central share of ₹4,568.23 crore released to 24 States/UTs under DAY-NRLM to support rural livelihoods and women's self-help groups.
Jammu & Kashmir has built 3,328 roads (19,851 km) and 257 bridges under PMGSY since 2000, with new projects benefiting 363 habitations.
Visit emphasizes rural economic growth, supporting 96,000 SHGs, and farmer schemes including PM-Kisan, Fasal Bima, and micro-irrigation.