Vidisha to Get 11 Rural Roads Under ₹724 Crore Infrastructure Boost
Vidisha district in Madhya Pradesh is set to receive a major upgrade in its rural road infrastructure with the sanctioning of ₹724 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The approval includes the construction of 11 all-weather roads across remote villages, aiming to improve access to essential services, schools, and markets. District officials confirmed that the road projects were recently approved following recommendations made at the national level. Work is expected to begin once administrative and technical clearances are secured at the local level.
The upcoming roads, which will connect over a dozen underserved rural settlements, are currently unpaved and suffer from severe accessibility issues during monsoon and emergency situations. These routes often become unusable for school-going children, the elderly, and patients requiring medical transport. Once built, they will connect areas such as Awas Bastis, mandirs, schools, and link roads leading to nearby markets and towns. The infrastructure push is part of a broader effort to reduce rural-urban development disparities by enhancing mobility, boosting rural livelihoods, and ensuring safer, climate-resilient roadways. Officials believe these roadworks will not only offer connectivity but also play a key role in reviving rural economies. Improved transport infrastructure can lower the cost of commuting, enhance student attendance in government schools, and increase access to healthcare.
Moreover, local employment is likely to rise during the construction phase under rural job guarantee schemes. Authorities have also stated that attention will be paid to using eco-friendly road materials and inclusive design standards that ensure accessibility for differently-abled residents. In parallel, civic assessments are underway to repair cremation grounds in both urban and rural panchayat areas. Using geo-tagging tools, officials plan to identify degraded or incomplete structures, especially platforms and tin sheds that require urgent repairs. Panchayats have been advised to utilise available funds under the 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission to carry out restoration work. These measures aim to provide dignified, weather-proof spaces for last rites across all sections of society.
This dual focus on transport and essential public infrastructure reflects the state’s commitment to improving quality of life in rural India. By strengthening physical connectivity and preserving community spaces, authorities hope to foster more resilient, inclusive, and equitable development. As the projects move forward, transparency, local feedback, and sustainability will remain crucial to ensuring long-term impact and citizen trust.
