Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana — Programme Guidelines

21.2 Planting of fruit bearing and other suitable trees, on both sides of the roads
would be taken up by the State Governments / Panchayats from their own funds or
through convergence with other rural development programmes.
21.3 The Ministry of Rural Development may, from time to time, issue such
directions as may be necessary for smooth implementation of the Programme.
22. CONVERGENCE
22.1 Rural connectivity is not an end in itself. It is a means. It is expected that
the connectivity will improve indicators of education, health, rural incomes etc.,
provided as a follow up, and in consultation with the local Panchayati Raj
Institutions, convergence is achieved with other ongoing Programmes in these
sectors. It is expected that the District Panchayat will focus on these issues. Before the
start of work on Rural Roads, the bench mark development indicators may be
measured and attached to the detailed project report.
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22.2 The NRRDA will provide 100% assistance for independent Studies to
establish the impact of the new rural connectivity in a District from time to time.
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Programme Guidelines