Cabinet approves Centrally Sponsored Scheme- “Vibrant Villages Programme” for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26

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The Union Cabinet on 15 February approved the Centrally Sponsored Scheme- “Vibrant Villages Programme” (VVP) for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26 with financial allocation of Rs 4800 Crore.

An overview of the news

• This will help encourage people to stay in their native places in border areas.

• This will stop migration from villages and improve border security.

• Funds will be provided under the scheme for development of essential infrastructure and creation of livelihood opportunities in 19 districts and 46 border blocks, 4 states and 1 union territory along the northern land border of the country.

• In the first phase, 663 villages will be included in the programme.

• The District Administration will prepare a Vibrant Village Action Plan with the help of Gram Panchayats.

• 100 percent saturation of Central and State schemes will be ensured.

About Vibrant Villages Programme

• This program was announced in the budget speech 2022.

• It aims to improve infrastructure in villages along India’s border with China.

• Under the programme, states such as Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh will improve infrastructure and build residential and tourism hubs.

• The focus areas of the programme are livelihood, road connectivity, housing, rural infrastructure, renewable energy, television and broadband connections.