Union Budget 2024: Govt focus on development of border villages continues; Rs 1050 cr allocated for Vibrant Villages Programme

Union Budget 2024: The Union Budget has earmarked Rs 1,050 crore for the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) for the fiscal year 2024-25. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of life in select border villages across 19 districts in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Ladakh. Approved in February 2023, the VVP has a total outlay of Rs 4,800 crore for 2022-23 to 2025-26, focusing on comprehensive development, including infrastructure, livelihood generation, and connectivity. Key interventions include improving road networks, expanding 4G mobile coverage, and promoting tourism and cultural heritage.