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It is to be noted that by 2014, the percentage of
habitations connected stood at 60.3%, and the Modi
government took this to 97.5% by 2020.

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III was launched
in 2019 specifically to upgrade major link roads and
routes connecting farmers with rural markets,
warehouses & cold storages.

189 clusters are being developed under the
Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission for
creating agriculture and agro-processing based
infrastructure.

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Rural Roads Connectivity Progress (in kms)
6.36 lakh

3.81 lakh

2000-14 2014-19

67% More Length Completed

Farm Reforms 2020 – Massive boost for
market access

Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce
(Promotion and Facilitation) Act gives the freedom
to sell and buy farm produce at any place in the
country––within APMC mandis or outside them.

Farmers will have the opportunity to quote the
price for their produce.

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