| Category | Key Facts |
|---|---|
| Launch Date | 25 December 2000 |
| Anniversary | 25th anniversary in 2025 |
| Primary Objective | Provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected rural habitations. |
| Budget (2025-26) | ₹19,000 crore allocated for rural connectivity. |
| Funding Model | 60:40 (Center:States), 90:10 for North-Eastern/Himalayan States. |
| Phase IV (2024-29) | 62,500 km of roads to connect 25,000 habitations; outlay of ₹70,125 crore. |
| Total Progress (2000-2025) | 8,25,114 km sanctioned, 7,87,520 km (95-96%) completed. |
| Monitoring Systems | OMMAS (Online Management), e-MARG (electronic Maintenance), GPS tracking, and three-tier quality checks. |
