Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, to launch the Vibrant Villages Programme–II (VVP–II) tomorrow at Nathanpur village in Cachar district of Assam
Initiative focuses on fostering secure, resilient and prosperous border communities in alignment with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047
Programme empowers local residents to contribute significantly to border security, prevention of cross-border crimes through vigilance
VVP-II is a ₹6,839 crore scheme, to be implemented across 15 States and 2 UTs through saturation-based and convergence-driven approach
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19 FEB 2026 1:31PM by PIB Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah will launch the Vibrant Villages Programme–II (VVP–II) in Assam tomorrow, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to strengthen border villages and promote inclusive development in border areas. The programme will be formally launched at Nathanpur village in Cachar district on Friday, 20th February, 2026.
Vibrant Villages Programme–II is designed to ensure comprehensive and sustainable development of border villages through a saturation-based and convergence-driven approach. It focuses on improving essential infrastructure, enhancing access to basic services, and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, thereby fostering secure, resilient and prosperous border communities in alignment with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
By strengthening these villages, the programme also enables residents to act as the eyes and ears of the nation, thereby contributing significantly to border security, the prevention of cross-border crimes and the strengthening of internal security.
The Vibrant Villages Programme-II is a Central Sector Scheme with an outlay of ₹6,839 crore up to Financial Year 2028–29. VVP-II will be implemented across 15 States and 2 Union Territories (UTs).
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