PMGSY–II envisages consolidation of the existing Rural Road Network to improve its overall efficiency as a provider of transportation services for people, goods and services. It aims to cover the up-gradation of existing selected rural roads based on their economic potential and their role in facilitating the growth of rural market centres and rural hubs. The development of growth centres and rural hubs is critical to the overall strategy of facilitating poverty alleviation through the creation of rural infrastructure. Growth centres/rural hubs would provide markets, banking and other service facilities enabling the creation of self-employment and livelihood opportunities on an ongoing basis.