Vibrant Villages Programme
Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.
Summary
Comprehensive development programme for villages along the northern border including those in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Ladakh. Provides infrastructure, livelihood, and tourism development to counter depopulation.
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source Historical Record
Published Wednesday, 15 February 2023
Affected Population ~900 million rural population, 250,000 gram panchayats
Key Numbers
PMAY-G: 2.95 crore houses sanctioned
PMGSY: 7.25 lakh km rural roads
SHG network: 9 crore women members
Defence budget: Rs 6.21 lakh crore (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA II BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right