Archive · 6 Dec 2025
PMGSY Road Project Delay Leaves Commuters Stranded
A road that connects many villages and important places in Darrang district, Assam, is in very bad condition.
This road was supposed to be fixed under a government project called PMGSY, but the work is delayed and not done properly.
People who use this road every day, like students, farmers, and patients, have a hard time.
They have to walk or use tractors in a dusty and uncomfortable environment.
During the rainy season, the situation gets even worse.
The project was supposed to be finished by September 2023, but it's still not done.
Local people are upset and want the higher authorities to do something about it.
The Khetachar-Khajuabeel connecting road in Darrang district is in poor condition, affecting daily commuters.
The road is a vital link for villages and essential facilities like police stations, health centers, and schools.
The road construction was included in PMGSY Phase (III) 2022-23 with an estimated cost of Rs 7 crore.
The project was scheduled to be completed by September 1, 2023, but remains incomplete with alleged sporadic work.
Locals criticize the State Lok Nirman (Road) department for apathy and poor-quality work, urging intervention from higher authorities.
- Who
- Commuters, farmers, students, patients, and local residents in Darrang district
- What
- Delay in the construction of the Khetachar-Khajuabeel connecting road under PMGSY Phase (III)
- When
- Scheduled completion date was September 1, 2023; actual start date allegedly April 2024
- Where
- Khetachar-Khajuabeel connecting road, Dalgaon LAC, Darrang district, Assam
- Why
- Alleged sporadic work by the contractor, poor monitoring by the State Lok Nirman (Road) department, and lack of intervention from higher authorities
- Location
- Khetachar-Khajuabeel connecting road, Dalgaon LAC, Darrang district
- Road Length
- 13 kilometres
- Project Phase
- PMGSY Phase (III) 2022-23
- Estimated Cost
- Rs 7 crore
- Scheduled Completion Date
- September 1, 2023
- Actual Start Date
- April 2024 (alleged)
- Current Status
- Incomplete, poor condition
- Key Facilities Accessed
- Shyampur Police Station, Magurmari Primary Health Centre, 3rd Assam Police battalion, schools