After the Bhoomi Pujan of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, PM Narendra Modi remembered the sacrifices and untiring efforts of each and everyone associated with the Ram Mandir movement. He bowed to them and remarked, “This day is a symbol of their resolve, their sacrifices and determination. During the Ram Mandir movement, there was dedication, there were challenges but also there was resolution.”

Prime Minister Modi said during India’s freedom struggle, many generations sacrificed their everything and 15th August symbolized their determined efforts and desire for freedom. In the same way, he said, for many centuries, many generations made uninterrupted efforts for the Ram Temple.

“Ram lives in our hearts, He is within us. When we do any work, we take inspiration from Him,” said Prime Minister Modi.
He further added, “Efforts were made to eradicate Bhagwaan Ram’s existence, but He is in our hearts, He is the basis of our culture, Shri Ram is the dignity of India, Shri Ram is the Maryada Purushottam.”

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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.