Vibrant Villages Programme-II: Border Village Scheme Launched in Assam
Why in the news
VVP-II was launched to develop villages along India’s international land borders.
Key facts
- Approved for FY 2024-25 to 2025-26, with funding up to FY 2028-29.
- Saturation approach so all eligible households receive scheme benefits, with a convergence model of flagship schemes.
Background
| Programme | Detail |
|---|---|
| BADP | Began 1986-87 to fill infrastructure gaps |
| VVP-I | 2023, northern border |
| VVP-II | Indo-Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Bhutan and Pakistan borders |
Objectives
- Improve infrastructure and livelihoods; integrate border communities.
- Make locals the “eyes and ears” of border forces.
Exam angle
- Scheme type: Central Sector.