When was UPRRDA (UP Rural Road Development Agency) established ?

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The Uttar Pradesh Rural Road Development Agency (UPRRDA) was established in 2003 under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). Its primary objective is to oversee the planning, construction, and maintenance of rural roads in Uttar Pradesh to enhance connectivity and improve socio-economic conditions in rural areas.

Key Functions of UPRRDA

1. Implements the PMGSY program in Uttar Pradesh.
2. Ensures construction of all-weather roads in rural areas to connect unconnected habitations.
3. Focuses on quality assurance and sustainable infrastructure development.
4. Works with contractors, consultants, and government agencies for efficient project delivery.
5. Promotes geo-spatial technologies and e-governance for project monitoring.

Information Booster

1. The agency operates under the Ministry of Rural Development and Uttar Pradesh State Government.
2. Focuses on creating reliable road networks for better access to markets, education, and healthcare.
3. Plays a vital role in improving the rural economy and reducing poverty.
4. Monitors progress through online monitoring systems like OMMAS (Online Management, Monitoring, and Accounting System).
5. The initiative is aligned with the Bharatmala Pariyojana and other infrastructure schemes.

Additional Knowledge

• 2007: No major rural road agency was established in Uttar Pradesh in this year.
• 2011: Associated with other rural development initiatives but not UPRRDA.
• 2017: Marks infrastructure expansions but not the creation of UPRRDA.
• UPRRDA has significantly contributed to the development of rural connectivity in Uttar Pradesh since its establishment.