Bhubaneswar, May 1 -- The much-anticipated fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) was officially launched in Odisha's Rayagada district on Friday. Union Minister for Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi attended a significant public event marking the occasion.

During the program, a total of 827 road projects were approved under PMGSY-IV, aimed at enhancing rural connectivity across the state.

Rayagada district, which has secured the highest number of projects under this phase, stands out with a remarkable share of 274 roads being earmarked for construction. The approval of these projects is a major step towards improving the infrastructure in Odisha's rural and tribal a...