Vibrant Villages Programme-II

On 20th February 2026, the Union government launched the second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP-II) in Nathanpur village, located in the Cachar district of Assam.

What is VVP-II?

  • It is a continuation and expansion of the 1st phase (VVP-I) focusing on northern borders.

Aim

  • To bolster infrastructure and security in India’s border areas.

Duration

• For financial years 2024-25 to 2028-29.

Coverage

• Phase II will cover villages along Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Myanmar.

• Strategic States: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.

Core Focus Areas

• Essential Infrastructure: Building robust ....

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