June 13, 2026 5:24 PM

Raksha Khadse Concludes Ladakh Border Visit, Emphasises Youth Empowerment and Development

Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse on Saturday concluded a three-day visit to strategically important border areas of Ladakh, highlighting the government's focus on youth empowerment, community participation and development under the Vibrant Village Programme. During the June 11-13 visit, Khadse interacted with local communities, youth volunteers, students and personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), while reviewing initiatives aimed at strengthening develop...

December 30, 2025 2:41 PM

Army Constructs Double-Storey Homestay in Remote Arunachal Border Village

The Indian Army has constructed a homestay at the border village of Taksing under the Vibrant Village Programme through ‘Operation Sadbhavna’ in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district, officials said on Monday. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat stated that as part of an initiative for border area development, the Indian Army has built a double-storey homestay at Taksing. The facility has been dedicated to the local community under the Vibrant Village Programme. The project wa...

April 4, 2025 4:02 PM

Govt approves ₹6,839 cr for Vibrant Villages Programme-II to boost border development and security

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved the Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II) as a fully funded Central Sector Scheme to develop villages along India's international land borders. This initiative aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 by enhancing security and improving living standards in border regions. With a total outlay of Rs. 6,839 crore, VVP-II will be implemented in strategically important villages across 17 States and Union Territories, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar...