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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) until March 2028. This extension aims to consolidate through-routes and major rural links, specifically focusing on connecting habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), Higher Secondary Schools, and Hospitals. The Ministry of Rural Development confirmed a revised total outlay of ₹83,977 crore for the scheme, which includes an additional allocation of over ₹3,727 crore to address connectivity challenges in remote regions. The revised schedule provides a staggered timeline for various terrains: road…