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...

Border villages should not remain the last, but the first villages of India: Amit Shah

August 26, 2025 5:13 PM

Border villages should not remain the last, but the first villages of India: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Tuesday inaugurated a two-day workshop on the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) in New Delhi, organised by the Border Management Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs.  Addressing the gathering, the Home Minister said the Vibrant Villages Programme rests on three core objectives: preventing migration from border villages, ensuring complete coverage of government schemes for all citizens in these villages, and developing them as ins...