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VIBRANT VILLAGE PROGRAM

3rd January, 2023

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  • The Union Home Minister has launched the Prahari app for the Border Security Force (BSF).
    • Through the app, jawans can get personal and service-related information, share information, and Information on various welfare schemes, etc
  • The Minister highlighted that Indian borders can be permanently secured only when border villages are populated by patriotic citizens; he also asked the border-guarding forces to use the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) for the development of Border area villages.
    • The Programme was announced by the Union Finance Minister in her 2022 Union Budget speech.
  • The Minister stated that the border-guarding forces need to strengthen the implementation of the Vibrant Village Programme on the ground to achieve the objective of securing the Indian borders.
    • The scheme must be used to encourage tourism in border villages, to make them self-reliant and vibrant.

  • The program aims to;
    • Improve infrastructure in border villages along India’s border with China.
    • Improve infrastructure in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Arunachal Pradesh.
    • To construct residential and tourist centres.
    • Improve road connectivity.
    • Develop decentralized renewable energy sources.
    • Provide direct access to Doordarshan, education-related channels, and broadband connections.
    • Create employment and livelihood opportunities
    • Reduce poverty and ensure socio-economic development.
  • Existing schemes will be converged and their outcomes will be defined and monitored constantly.

Must Read: https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/india-china-border-issue

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/patriotic-citizens-in-border-villages-can-provide-permanent-security-at-borders-amit-shah/article66317269.ece