To address these longstanding issues, the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) was launched in 2023.
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Vibrant Villages Programme
The Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) has redefined the role of India's border villages. They are no longer remote outposts. They are now strategic partners in national security and development. The programme is implemented through VVP-I and VVP-II, with a combined outlay of Rs 11,639 crore.
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Together, the two phases aim to cover more than 2616 villages with a combined outlay of Rs. 11,639 crore.
The Border Area Development Programme (BADP) was launched in 1986-87 along the western border.
The scheme carries an outlay of Rs. 6,839 crores till financial year 2028-29.
As of July, 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs has sanctioned 1,248 projects with an outlay of Rs. 3,020.32 crore.
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