Vibrant Villages Programme

Scheme Overview:

• Launched: Union Budget 2022-23 (ongoing till 2025-26)
• Target: Border villages along the northern borders of India (Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Ladakh)
• Focus: Comprehensive development of these villages to improve living standards and curb outmigration.
• Funding: Centrally Sponsored Scheme with a budget of ₹4,800 crores.

Key Objectives:

• Improved Infrastructure: Develop essential infrastructure like all-weather roads, reliable electricity (including solar and wind power), better connectivity (mobile & internet), and access to clean drinking water.
• Livelihood Generation: Promote economic drivers based on local resources (agriculture, horticulture, tourism, cultural heritage) through skill development, entrepreneurship initiatives, and “One Village-One Product” approach.
• Social Development: Enhance access to healthcare, education, and social welfare programs.

Expected Outcomes:

• Improved quality of life for border communities.
• Increased economic opportunities and job creation.
• Reduced outmigration and strengthened border security.

Sustainable development through responsible utilization of local resources