India, June 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Ministry of Rural Development has approved 96 road works covering a length of 163.872 km in the State of Tripura under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-IV, Batch-I for FY 2026-27, at an estimated cost of Rs. 211.71 crore.

The approved projects will provide all-weather road connectivity to 96 habitations in the State for the first time. The enhanced connectivity will facilitate improved access to essential services such as schools, healthcare facilities and rural markets, thereby contributing significantly to the socio-economic development of people residing in these areas.

The provision of all-weather road connectivity is expected to improve the quality of life i...