Narendra Modi was in Jharkhand on 13th April to strengthen the BJP campaign for election. As a reply to the criticism of Dr Manmohan Singh, he stated that “Dr Manmohan Singh is causing harm to his own repute as economist by criticising Gujarat's Development.”

Narendra Modi mentioned that before criticising Gujarat's development, Dr Manmohan Singh should have gone through the facts and figures. He would have not made such baseless statement if he had checked the facts and figures.

‘In last five years Gujarat has made remarkable progress that is been appreciated by all. I would like to understand on what grounds does Dr Manmohan Singh has criticised Gujarat's Development'- he stated.

Addressing rally in Bokara, Narendra Modi asked to the audience isn't Prime Minister aware of the fact that Planning Commission had decided the GDP rate of 10.2% for Gujarat where as we have already gained the GDP rate to 10.42%. He said Indian Government is aware of the potential of Gujarat and therefore it had decided the GDP rate of 11.2 % in 11th Five years development scheme and we had already crossed the GDP rate to 11.43%in the first year. IS this not an achievement to Dr Manmohan Singh?

He addressed rallies in kodarma, Giridihi, Bokara, Gamla, Khuti and Ranchi. Narendra Modi also attacked Congress Party on issues including vote bank policy, Swiss Bank issue, and party's failure in fighting against terrorism.

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Cabinet approves Continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III till March 2028
April 18, 2026

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has given its approval for the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) beyond March 2025 upto March 2028. It involves consolidation of Through Routes and Major Rural Links connecting habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals. The revised outlay of the scheme will be Rs.83,977 crore.

The Cabinet further, amongst other things, approved the following:

  • Extension of timeline till March 2028 for completion of roads and bridges in plain areas and roads in hilly areas.
  • Extension of timeline till March 2029 for completion of bridges in hilly areas.
  • Works sanctioned before 31.03.2025 but un-awarded till now may be taken up for tender/award.
  • Long Span Bridges (LSBs) (161 Nos. with estimated cost of Rs.961 crore) pending for sanction but lying on the alignment of already sanctioned roads may be sanctioned and tendered/awarded.
  • Revision of outlay to Rs. 83,977 crore from original outlay of Rs.80,250 crore.

Benefits:

The extension of the timeline of PMGSY-III will enable the full realization of its intended socio-economic benefits by ensuring completion of targeted upgradation of rural roads. It will significantly boost the rural economy and trade by enhancing market access for agricultural and non-farm products, reducing transportation time and costs, and thereby improving rural incomes. Improved connectivity will facilitate better access to education and healthcare institutions, ensuring timely delivery of essential services, particularly in remote and underserved areas.

The continued implementation will also generate substantial employment opportunities, both directly through construction activities and indirectly by promoting rural enterprises and services. Overall, the extension will contribute to inclusive and sustainable development by bridging the rural-urban divide and advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.