The implementation of the ongoing PMGSY-I and PMGSY-II as also the construction and up-gradation of non-PMGSY rural roads by states under their own programmers has helped immensely in lifting the income of rural masses. It has also enabled the creation of a reasonable absorption capacity of rural works departments and state PWDs, structures, and procedures for implementation including quality assurance arrangements. The Union Finance Minister in his Budget Speech on 1st February 2018 made the following announcement:

The Empowered officer shall issue standing instructions to the bank regarding the names of authorized payees and their designated account details and the amount admissible to each payee. He will also Specify limits on monthly payments as per the agreed work program for the respective package.

The account of the Grantee institutions will be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and the Internal Audit by the Principal Accounts officer of the Ministry in Terms of Rule 211 (1) of the General Financial Rules.

The state must ensure that the Payment to Cement Concrete roads is made only after verification of target strength achieved after 28 days based on the core taken from the pavement as per MoRD Specifications.

Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism (LWE) Affected Areas (RCPLWEA) as a vertical under the PMGSY will provide all-weather road connectivity with necessary culverts and cross-drainage structures in 44 districts ( 35 are worst LWE affected districts and 09 are adjoining districts), which are critical from security and communication point of view. The primary focus in improving road connectivity under this project is to bring people out of physical and functional isolation. Suitable road connectivity will create confidence in the governance structures, create job opportunities, uplift living standards,s and thus help to keep the local populace away from the LWE activities.