Vibrant Villages Programme-II
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: PIB
Context: The Union Cabinet has approved Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II) with a financial outlay of ₹6,839 crore for the period 2024-25 to 2028-29, covering border villages beyond Northern borders to ensure security, development, and national integration.
About Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II):
• What is VVP-II? VVP-II is a Central Sector Scheme (100% Centre-funded) focused on comprehensive development of strategic villages near international land borders (ILBs), other than Northern borders already covered under VVP-I.
• VVP-II is a Central Sector Scheme (100% Centre-funded) focused on comprehensive development of strategic villages near international land borders (ILBs), other than Northern borders already covered under VVP-I.
• About Vibrant Villages Programme
• VVP-I launched: February 2023 Ministry in Charge: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Vision Aligned with: Viksit Bharat@2047 and ‘Safe, Secure & Vibrant Borders’
• VVP-I launched: February 2023
• Ministry in Charge: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
• Vision Aligned with: Viksit Bharat@2047 and ‘Safe, Secure & Vibrant Borders’
• Objectives of VVP-II:
• Enhance quality of life in border villages. Create livelihood opportunities for border residents. Ensure national security by involving locals as eyes and ears of border forces. Curb trans-border crimes and promote border integrity. Strengthen connectivity and governance in strategic regions
• Enhance quality of life in border villages.
• Create livelihood opportunities for border residents.
• Ensure national security by involving locals as eyes and ears of border forces.
• Curb trans-border crimes and promote border integrity.
• Strengthen connectivity and governance in strategic regions
• Key Features of VVP-II:
• Coverage: 17 States/UTs including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Punjab, Gujarat, J&K, Ladakh, etc. Village Action Plans (VAPs): Developed with community participation.
• Coverage: 17 States/UTs including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Punjab, Gujarat, J&K, Ladakh, etc.
• Village Action Plans (VAPs): Developed with community participation.
• Basic Services Saturation: Focus on 4 key areas – all-weather roads (via PMGSY-IV), telecom, TV access, and electrification.
• Livelihood Opportunities: Boost rural income through cooperatives, SHGs, tourism, and handicraft promotion.
• Infrastructure Development: Includes SMART classrooms, village facilities, and cluster-based projects.
• Governance Support: A Cabinet Secretary-led committee to ease rules for effective implementation.
• Cultural and National Integration: Organizing fairs, festivals, and official visits to promote national unity and cultural vibrancy.