New Delhi, April, 2026.

JCB India welcomes and appreciates the Government of India’s decision to extend Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-III) till March 2028, a move that reinforces the nation’s commitment to strengthening rural connectivity. By enhancing vital road links that connect villages with services and growth centres, the extension will help improve everyday access, support local economies, and bring communities closer to opportunities that enable progress and a better quality of life.

At its core, this initiative is about people. Better roads mean quicker access to hospitals and specialised medical care, smoother movement of agricultural produce, and easier access to education and employment hubs. For farmers, it reduces delays and losses; for families, it can mean timely medical help and uninterrupted education.

JCB believes that such focused investment in rural infrastructure will have a lasting social and economic impact, empowering villages, and strengthening supply chains, while laying the foundation for more balanced and inclusive growth across the country.

Commenting on the development, Mr. Deepak Shetty, CEO and Managing Director, JCB India, said, “Rural roads shape daily outcomes. They decide how quickly help arrives in an emergency and how livelihoods take root Programmes like PMGSY have a tangible impact on everyday life in rural India. Better road infrastructure also helps connect rural populations more effectively with urban facilities, services, and opportunities. Strengthening these connections helps reduce on-ground inefficiencies, including losses in perishable goods, while creating more stable economic opportunities for underserved regions. As India advances towards its Viksit Bharat vision, JCB welcomes the extension of PMGSY-III and stands firmly with the Government in strengthening last-mile connectivity to drive inclusive and sustainable growth.”