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India has built over 43,700 km of rural roads using waste plastic under PMGSY

Discover how India’s PMGSY has built 43,700 km of rural roads using waste plastic. A sustainable innovation in road construction improving connectivity and environment.

Pratik Kamble

24 Sep 2025 — 1 min read

Rural roads using waste plastic under PMGSY

“Did You Know? India Has Built 43,700 km of Rural Roads Using Waste Plastic!”

Ever wondered what happens to all the plastic waste piling up around us? In India’s villages, a quiet revolution has been unfolding. Plastic that once littered streets and clogged drains is now helping to build stronger, more durable rural roads. Surprised? Let’s dive into this fascinating fact!

India’s Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), a flagship rural connectivity programme, has been pioneering an eco-friendly innovation , using waste plastic in road construction.

According to the Ministry of Rural Development, as of 2023, over 43,700 km of rural roads have been constructed with plastic waste.
More than 56,000 km of road projects have been sanctioned for plastic usage.
Roads built with waste plastic are found to have better resistance to wear and tear, reduced maintenance costs and improved sustainability.

This approach not only reduces environmental hazards caused by plastic but also enhances rural connectivity , a double win!

Why It Matters

This is one of the largest scale applications of waste plastic in road construction globally. It shows how sustainable innovation can solve two problems at once , waste management and infrastructure development.

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India’s First Expressway, and the innovative Sudarshan Setu Bridge show how our nation is constantly innovating its infrastructure. Now, India’s PMGSY programme has gone a step further by building over 43,700 km of rural roads using waste plastic, a sustainable leap forward!

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