File No. P-17017/2/99-RR
Government of India
Ministry of Rural Development
Department of Rural Development
Rural Roads

Krishi Bhavan,
New Delhi - 110 001
Dated 6th January 2000

Whereas the Ministry of Rural Development is considering setting up of a separate National Rural Road Development Corporation to raise funds for construction and maintenance of rural roads and to execute works under the programme in all the States in a smooth, efficient and time-bound manner, before such a Corporation is formed, it is proposed to undertake advance planning to identify unconnected villages, the total length and specification external sources, suggest implementing agencies, etc.

• To take care of advance planning, it has been decided to set up a National Rural Road Development Committee.

• The terms of reference of the National Rural Road Development Committee shall be as follows:

  • Identification of unconnected villages in India.

  • Deciding road length for the total rural road connectivity.

  • Specification of roads according to the soil conditions.

  • Volume of funds needed for the project and contribution from states and Central Government.