Vibrant Villages Programme: Union Cabinet approves second phase with outlay of ₹6,839 crore
The Hindu
Union Cabinet approves second phase of Vibrant Villages Programme with ₹6,839 crore for border villages, focusing on development and connectivity.
The Union Cabinet on Friday (April 4, 2025) approved the second phase of Vibrant Villages Programme with an outlay of ₹6,839 crore for border villages.
The Vibrant Villages Programme was launched in 2023 for comprehensive development of select villages near the International Border. The first phase covered select villages in 46 blocks abutting northern border in 19 districts in the States of Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand and Ladakh.
Under Vibrant Villages programme, 17 border villages to be developed as tourist destinations
“The second phase approved now will cover Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, and the thought process is to improve livelihood opportunities, and increase prosperity and safety in border villages,” Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. “All weather roads, telecom connectivity, health care and education will be covered under this programme,” he explained.
“When border villages empty out, there’s a huge strategic risk. Keeping them prosperous and connected is very important for our economic security,” Mr. Vaishnaw said adding that when purchases from producers in these border villages started, their Gross Domestic Product increased tremendously.
Run 3 Space | Play Space Running Game
Traffic Jam 3D | Online Racing Game
Duck Hunt | Play Old Classic Game
For the people of Alipur in Karnataka’s Chickballapur district, the past few weeks have been an unimaginable nightmare. Many had gone to Iran to pursue education, theological studies, or for work. None had anticipated that escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel would leave them trapped.
Valanadu Sustainable Agriculture Producer Company empowers rural women through palm-leaf handicrafts training, offering skills, companionship, and relief.
Union Minister criticizes Congress for imposing Emergency 50 years ago, questioning their credibility on democracy and freedom of speech.
Krishna University aims for global leadership by 2047, emphasizing growth, development, and innovation for student success and state prosperity.
Protest against 55-MW hydropower project in Assam-Meghalaya border town due to environmental concerns and impact on wildlife.
It is not often that an election in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation makes much news outside Kerala or even the capital. But the elections in 2020 were different as it culminated in the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)]’s Arya Rajendran becoming the youngest Mayor of the Corporation at the age of 21, an event which got attention far and wide. Now, five years later, an old tweet on that election by another young person in the running to be the Mayor of New York has gone viral.
Aland MLA B.R. Patil meets CM Siddaramaiah to explain cash-for-house scam allegations, causing government embarrassment.
Bombay High Court judge grants bail to nine accused in 2025 riots case; strict conditions imposed.
BJP central leadership advises Karnataka unit to aggressively pursue corruption allegations, stampede incident, and fund diversion issues in legislature.
Farmers opposing the acquisition of 1,777 acres in 13 villages of Devanahalli taluk for a proposed aerospace park have served a 24-hour ultimatum to the State government to shelve the acquisition process in full. Failing this, they have threatened to launch an intensified struggle from Thursday.
FERA members rally for demands: fill vacancies, enact special law, restore compassionate appointments, better salaries, 'Revenue Day' declaration.
Manish S. Narnaware appointed as new Collector of Tiruppur district, focusing on government schemes and development efforts.
Water levels in Mullaperiyar and Vaigai dams, along with rainfall data, in a single concise sentence.