Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana — Programme Guidelines

effectively (by adequate cross-drainage structures such as culverts, minor bridges and
causeways), but this does not necessarily imply that it should be paved or surfaced
or black-topped. Interruptions to traffic as per permitted frequency and duration may
be allowed.
3.14 There may be roads which are Fair-weather roads. In other words, they
are fordable only during the dry season, because of lack of Cross Drainage (CD)
works. Conversion of such roads to All-weather roads through provision of CD
works would be treated as upgradation. It must be noted that on all the road
works of the PMGSY, provision of necessary CD works is considered an essential
element.
3.15 PMGSY does not permit repairs to Black-topped or Cement Roads, even if the
surface condition is bad.
3.16 The Rural Roads constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak
Yojana will be in accordance with the provisions of Ministry of Rural Development’s 5
Specification for Rural Roads and specifications as given in the Rural Roads
Manual (IRC:SP20:2002). In case of Hill Roads, for matters not covered by the
Rural Roads Manual, provisions of Hill Road Manual (IRC:SP:48-1998) may apply.
Part II - PLANNING, FUNDING, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF
RURAL ROADS
4. PLANNING FOR RURAL ROADS
4.1 Proper planning is imperative to achieve the objectives of the Programme in
a systematic and cost effective manner. The Manual for the Preparation of District
Rural Roads Plan and the Core Network, shall be treated as part of the Guidelines
and would stand amended to the extent modified by the present Guidelines. The
Manual lays down the various steps in the planning process and the role of different
Agencies including the Intermediate Panchayat, the District Panchayat as well as
the State Level Standing Committee. In the identification of the Core Network, the
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana