Vibrant Villages: development and border security
GS II
In the news
A PIB review described the two phases of the Vibrant Villages Programme.
Key facts
- VVP-I is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme; VVP-II is fully Centre-funded as a Central Sector Scheme.
Why it matters for UPSC
Editorial inference: Livelihoods and services can strengthen community resilience in border regions.
Original source: Press Information BureauSource date: 2026-09-06
Mains practice
Discuss the relationship between border development and national security.