Exceptional news for ensuring better quality of life: PM Modi on Vibrant Villages Programme-II

ANI April 5, 2025 243 views

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform border villages through the Vibrant Villages Programme-II. The initiative aims to create better living conditions and generate sustainable livelihood opportunities in strategic border regions across 17 states. With a substantial budget of Rs 6,839 crore, the programme will focus on infrastructure development, education, and cultural engagement. By leveraging technology and collaborative approaches, the government seeks to strengthen national security and integrate border communities more effectively.

"The Cabinet decision on Vibrant Villages Programme-II is exceptional news for ensuring a better quality of life for our border villages." - PM Narendra Modi
New Delhi, April 5: As the Union Cabinet approved the second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it is an exceptional news for ensuring a better quality of life for our border villages.

Key Points

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Comprehensive development strategy for strategic border villages

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Rs 6,839 crore investment across 17 states

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Enhancing infrastructure and livelihood opportunities

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Improving border security and community integration

Taking to X, PM Modi said that the government is expanding the scope of villages covered under this programme in the second phase.

"The Cabinet decision on Vibrant Villages Programme-II is exceptional news for ensuring a better quality of life for our border villages. With this approval, we are also expanding the scope of the villages covered compared to Vibrant Villages Programme-I," PM Modi wrote on X.

https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1908357628784181705

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved the Vibrant Villages Programme -II, furthering its commitment to the vision of safe, secure, and vibrant land borders.

The programme would help in the comprehensive development of the villages located in the blocks abutting international land borders (ILBs), other than the northern border already covered under VVP-I.

With a total outlay of Rs 6,839 crore, the programme will be implemented in select strategic villages in the States/UTs of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, J&K (UT), Ladakh (UT), Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal till the 2028-29.

The objective of the programme is to create better living conditions and adequate livelihood opportunities to ensure prosperous and safe borders, control trans-border crime and assimilate the border population with the nation and inculcate them 'as eyes and ears of the border guarding forces', crucial for internal security.

The programme will provide funds for infrastructure development within the village or a cluster of villages, value chain development (through cooperatives, SHGs, etc), border specific outreach activity, education infrastructure like SMART classes, development of tourism circuits and works/projects to create diverse & sustainable livelihood opportunities in the border areas.

The interventions would be border-specific, state and village specific, based on Village Action Plans prepared in a collaborative approach.

The programme emphasizes enhancing vibrancy in these villages by organizing activities including fairs & festivals, awareness camps, celebration of National days, regular visits by Ministers, senior Government officers from Central and State/UT Government & night stays in such villages. This would boost the tourism potential and promote the local culture and heritage of these villages.

Technology would be leveraged and information databases like PM Gati Shakti will be used for effective implementation of the project.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is such a positive initiative! Border villages deserve proper infrastructure and development. Hope the funds reach the actual beneficiaries without middlemen interference. 🙏
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Priya M.
Finally some focus on our border areas! The tourism potential is huge if developed properly. Can't wait to visit these vibrant villages once the program shows results. 😊
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Amit S.
While the intent is good, I hope there's proper oversight. Previous rural development schemes often suffered from poor implementation. The government should publish regular progress reports.
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Sunita T.
My uncle's village in Uttarakhand is near the border. They desperately need better roads and schools. This program could be life-changing for them! 🤞
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Vikram J.
Smart classes in border villages? That's progressive thinking! Education is the foundation for real development. Kudos for this forward-looking approach.
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Neha P.
The cultural aspect is so important! Preserving local heritage while developing infrastructure is the perfect balance. Hope they involve local communities in planning.

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Vibrant Villages Programme Narendra Modi Border Development Infrastructure National Security Rural Development
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