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Centre Approves Rs 6,839 Crore Vibrant Villages Programme-II Till 2029

The Central Government has approved the Vibrant Villages Programme-II with a total financial outlay of Rs 6,839 crores until the 2028-29 financial year. The scheme targets the comprehensive development of 1,954 villages located in blocks adjoining international land borders. It focuses on key areas like livelihood generation, road connectivity, healthcare, education, and telecom connectivity to address developmental gaps. The initiative aims to curb migration and strengthen national security by creating vibrant, self-reliant communities in strategic border regions.

Key Points: Rs 6,839 Crore Vibrant Villages Programme-II Approved for Border Villages

  • Rs 6839 crore outlay
  • 1954 select border villages
  • Focus on livelihood & infrastructure
  • Aims to curb migration & boost security
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Centre approved Vibrant Villages Programme-II with total outlay of Rs 6839 crores till FY 2028-29: Nityanand Rai

Central govt approves Vibrant Villages Programme-II with Rs 6,839 crore outlay till FY29 for development of 1954 border villages, focusing on livelihood and security.

"the Central Government has approved the Vibrant Villages Programme-II as a Central Sector Scheme - Nityanand Rai"

New Delhi, March 19

Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said that the Central Government has approved the Vibrant Villages Programme-II as a Central Sector Scheme, with a total outlay of Rs 6839 crores till the Financial Year 2028-29 for the comprehensive development of select 1954 villages located in blocks abutting international land borders.

In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Nityanand Rai said this comes as the northern border has been already covered under Vibrant Villages Programme-I in the States/UTs of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Jammu &Kashmir (UT), Ladakh (UT), Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.

Rai said that the focus areas for select villages under the programme are livelihood generation, road connectivity, energization, village infrastructure including health facilities, financial inclusion, empowerment of youth & skill development, development of cooperatives, SHGs & FPOs for managing livelihood opportunities and maintenance of assets created under the programme, promotion of tourism, culture and outreach activities, education infrastructure and television and telecom connectivity.

The VVP-II programme builds upon the foundation laid by the first phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme, which primarily focused on villages along the northern borders. The second phase expands the scope to additional border regions, including those in the Northeast, where connectivity challenges and developmental gaps have historically posed obstacles to growth.

Officials said the scheme adopts a convergence-driven approach, bringing together various central and state government schemes to ensure that benefits reach every eligible household. By addressing infrastructure deficits and promoting economic self-reliance, the initiative aims to curb migration from border villages and encourage local populations to remain rooted in their native areas.

Beyond development, the programme also has a strategic dimension. Strengthened and well-populated border villages are expected to play a critical role in enhancing national security.

The launch of VVP-II in Assam underscores the government's focus on the Northeast as a key pillar of India's security and growth strategy. With improved connectivity, livelihood generation, and social infrastructure, the initiative seeks to transform border villages into vibrant hubs of development while reinforcing the country's internal and border security framework.

- ANI

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Priya S
Rs 6839 crores is a huge amount. I hope the funds are used transparently and reach the actual beneficiaries. Too often, schemes like this get lost in bureaucracy and corruption. Proper monitoring is essential.
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Rohit P
Focusing on youth skill development and tourism in these areas is a brilliant move. It can create sustainable livelihoods and stop migration to cities. My cousin is from a border village in Uttarakhand, and he had to move to Delhi for work. This could change that.
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Sarah B
As someone who has traveled in the Northeast, the lack of connectivity is a major issue. If this programme can build good roads and telecom networks, it will be a game-changer for the people living there. The strategic importance is also clear.
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Kavya N
Good to see the focus on women through SHGs and FPOs. Empowering women in these remote villages will have a multiplier effect on the entire community's development. Hope they also ensure quality education infrastructure for the children.
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Vikram M
The convergence approach sounds promising on paper. But coordinating between different central and state schemes is notoriously difficult. The success of VVP-II will depend entirely on the efficiency of this coordination. Fingers crossed.

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