Economic and Social Impact of Indian Rural Road Program

Rural roads are key component of rural development. They affect the rural population in various ways.. It eases the accessibility of the rural population to essential services like education and healthcare. Development of rural roads has significant social and economic impact. Rural roads enhance connectivity, foster economic growth and improve the quality of life in the rural communities. Even with the better connectivity, the remote areas still lag in economic development. This paper covers the various social and economic impacts of the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) both anticipated and unanticipated by the policy makers. There have been many changes attributed to the development of all-weather rural roads but are not consistent with the predictions and goals. Key Words: Rural roads, Economic Impact, Social Impact, Land Value, Rural Economics.