Vibrant Villages Programme-II Adds Six Kathua Border Villages
Why in the news
Six more frontier villages in Jammu and Kashmir now fall under the second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme.
Key facts
- Inclusion: six border villages of Kathua, J&K, under VVP-II, in April 2026.
- Purpose: development of frontier areas and reduced out-migration.
- Parent scheme: Vibrant Villages Programme, launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- VVP-II outlay: ₹6,839 crore.
- Coverage of VVP-II: all International Land Borders.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Programme | Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II) |
| Villages added | Six, in Kathua, J&K |
| Nodal ministry | Home Affairs |
| Outlay | ₹6,839 crore |
| Border coverage | All International Land Borders |
Significance
Developing villages along the frontier is expected to give residents reasons to stay, easing the out-migration that leaves border areas thinly populated.
Exam angle
- Ministry: Home Affairs (MHA).
- Outlay of VVP-II: ₹6,839 crore.
- Newly added: six villages in Kathua.