Union Minister for Rural Development launched the fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) in Odisha on 1 May 2026 with a total outlay of ₹1,700 crore.
The Union Cabinet approved PMGSY-IV on 11 September 2024 for the financial period 2024–2025 to 2028–2029.
The scheme aims to improve rural connectivity by constructing 827 road projects covering 1,701.84 km across eight districts of Odisha.
These districts include Kandhamal, Keonjhar, Khordha, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, and Sambalpur.
The project will benefit 898 villages and improve access to education, healthcare, and employment in rural areas.