Govt allocates Rs 4800 crores for 'Vibrant Villages Programme' with major focus on roads, infra and reversing migration

The Government of India has approved the allocation of Rs 4800 crore for the centrally sponsored scheme “Vibrant Villages Programme” (VVP) from Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26. Out of the financial allocation of Rs 4800 crore, Rs 2500 crore will be used for constructing and maintaining roads.

Some of the targets under the schemes include the comprehensive development of villages of blocks on the northern border to encourage people to stay in their native locations in border areas and reversing the outmigration from these villages adding to improved security of the border. 

The scheme will provide funds for the development of essential infrastructure and the creation of livelihood opportunities in 19 Districts and 46 Border blocks 4 states and 1 UT along the northern land border of the country. In the first phase, 663 villages will be incorporated into the programme. 

The release from the Ministry stated that the scheme aids to identify and develop the economic drivers based on local natural human and other resources of the border villages on the northern border and the development of growth centers on the “Hub and Spoke Model” through the promotion of social entrepreneurship, empowerment of youth and women through skill development and promoting the concept of “One village-One product” through community-based organizations, Cooperatives, SHGs, NGOs etc. 

Some of the major areas of focus will be connectivity with all-weather roads, drinking water, 24x7 electricity – solar and wind energy generation, mobile and internet connectivity, developing tourist centers, multi-purpose centers, and health and wellness centers. 

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