Vibrant Villages Programme: Building stronger, more connected communities along India’s frontiers

September 7, 2026 6:01 PM

Vibrant Villages Programme: Building stronger, more connected communities along India’s frontiers

India's border villages are increasingly being viewed not merely as remote settlements at the edge of the country but as an important part of its security and development architecture, with the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) seeking to transform frontier communities through better connectivity, infrastructure, livelihoods and access to government services. Launched in 2023, the programme aims to create vibrant, resilient and prosperous communities along India's international land borders. Imp...

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi: How India’s largest direct benefit transfer scheme is reshaping rural prosperity

June 23, 2026 3:51 PM

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi: How India’s largest direct benefit transfer scheme is reshaping rural prosperity

In a major boost to India's agricultural sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 23rd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on June 20, transferring more than ₹18,880 crore directly into the bank accounts of 9.44 crore farmers across the country. The event, held at Tarakeswar in Hooghly district of West Bengal, marked another milestone for one of the world's largest Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) programmes. Among the beneficiaries were more than 2.18...