Cabinet Clears Rs 68.39B for Vibrant Villages Phase II

11 Apr 2025 CW Team

VVP-II will be implemented across strategically located villages in 17 states and union territories, with a special focus on the northeastern region — including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura.

The programme aims to bridge longstanding infrastructure gaps in these remote areas by upgrading roads, housing, drinking water, sanitation, power supply, mobile and internet connectivity, and essential health and education services.

Beyond physical infrastructure, VVP-II also targets economic upliftment. The scheme will support local livelihoods through initiatives in agriculture, skill development, self-employment, and promotion of traditional crafts and culture. A key objective is to strengthen the sense of security and stability in these border villages, many of which hold strategic significance for national security.

Officials stated that the implementation will follow a participatory approach, involving state governments, local bodies, and community organisations. Emphasis will also be placed on sustainable development and climate-resilient practices.

The first phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme laid the groundwork in several frontier areas. The second phase is expected to accelerate integrated border development, address regional disparities, and curb migration from rural border regions.

Through VVP-II, the government aims to transform remote settlements into self-sufficient, thriving communities that contribute both to regional progress and the nation’s strategic interests.

The Union Cabinet has approved the second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP-II), a Central Sector Scheme aimed at enhancing infrastructure and quality of life in remote villages along India’s international borders. The scheme carries a financial outlay of Rs 68.39 billion and will remain in effect until the end of FY 2028–29. VVP-II will be implemented across strategically located villages in 17 states and union territories, with a special focus on the northeastern region — including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura. The programme aims to bridge longstanding infrastructure gaps in these remote areas by upgrading roads, housing, drinking water, sanitation, power supply, mobile and internet connectivity, and essential health and education services. Beyond physical infrastructure, VVP-II also targets economic upliftment. The scheme will support local livelihoods through initiatives in agriculture, skill development, self-employment, and promotion of traditional crafts and culture. A key objective is to strengthen the sense of security and stability in these border villages, many of which hold strategic significance for national security. Officials stated that the implementation will follow a participatory approach, involving state governments, local bodies, and community organisations. Emphasis will also be placed on sustainable development and climate-resilient practices. The first phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme laid the groundwork in several frontier areas. The second phase is expected to accelerate integrated border development, address regional disparities, and curb migration from rural border regions. Through VVP-II, the government aims to transform remote settlements into self-sufficient, thriving communities that contribute both to regional progress and the nation’s strategic interests.

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