Gramin Gaurav Path (GGP) is one of the flagship programs of the Rajasthan Government to build the robust and cement-concrete road in the gram panchayats to strengthen the rural connectivity. It was initiated in 2014-15 in addition to centrally-sponsored PMGSY to update the infrastructure in villages of Rajasthan. It seeks to enhance access to schools, hospitals, and markets as well as major highways that will accelerate rural development. Under the Public Works Department (PWD), GGP has also installed drainages as part of improved sanitation. The plan represents an engagement of the government to enhance mobility, economic opportunity and living standards of people within the rural areas.

Key Details for RPSC RAS Mains

Objectives

• Build approximately 2,048 km of cement-concrete roads in 33 districts.
• Link all the gram panchayat headquarters with major highways.
• Enhance drainage and sanitation on the village roads.
• Make education, healthcare, markets and employment available.

Implementation & Funding

• Introduced: Financially 2014-15.
• Approved Funds: 1,115 crore rupee in Phase I(~2,048km).
• Agency: Rajasthan PWD constructed it by tendering cement-concrete roads.
• Stages:
  • First phase targeted ~1,720 km across 1,972 panchayats
  • Second phase added ~2,098 km in 2,086 panchayats..

Progress And Achievements

• By mid 2018 even the GGP roads covered ~7,500 of the ~9,891 panchayats in Rajasthan.
• The Raje government was able to hasten three times faster the construction of roads compared to the past regimes.
• Associated drainage structures are included and the project is integrated with the projects of NHAI.

Socio-Economic Impact

• Provides safe and all conditions travel to villagers, improving access to schools and hospitals.
• Saves time in transportation and saves farmers and small companies.
• Creates local jobs when it is under construction and maintenance.
• This encourages sanitation and good hygiene in the rural area through a combined drainage system.

Conclusion 

It is graham Gaurav Path, one of the transformative programs to boost the rural infrastructure and livelihoods in Rajasthan. It intensifies access to basic services and markets by focusing on robust roads and related sanitation services. Subsequent tracking and growth of GGP will also reduce the rural urban disparities and promote comprehensive growth