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The budget for the fiscal year 2022-23 includes the Vibrant Village Program (VVP) concept. Its major goal is to improve housing conditions in areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) by boosting infrastructure, hence reducing migration. Construction of residential and tourist centres, as well as road connectivity and the development of decentralised renewable energy sources, will be carried out under this project. In addition, direct access to Doordarshan and education-related channels would be provided to the houses, as well as financial assistance. In the last few years, China has constructed model villages in Bhutan, Nepal, and India's border areas.

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This Indian scheme is viewed as a response to these model villages. Read the article further to know more about Vibrant Village Program (VVP). Given China's growing influence along the Himalayan border with India, the announcement to establish the Vibrant Villages Program is noteworthy. China is creating dual-use infrastructure at a rapid pace. It has raised concerns among government officials, strategic circles, and security personnel. Since 2017, China has been building large-scale infrastructure near the border. It is constructing border communities in Tibet to increase its presence along the border.If you are preparing for competitive exams and looking for expert guidance, you can download our General Knowledge Free Ebook Download Now. 

This scheme was not described in full by the Minister. The Vibrant Villages programme, according to reports, will be launched to develop infrastructure in villages along India's border with China. In states like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Arunachal Pradesh, infrastructure will be enhanced. 
Residential and tourism centres will be built as part of the programme. It will also facilitate the development of decentralised renewable energy sources and increase road connectivity. Aside from that, there will be direct access to Doordarshan and educational channels. A source of income will be offered.

The vibrant villages programme will be launched with the objective of upgrading the housing facilities. This objective will be met by strengthening infrastructure across villages located near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). It seeks to prevent migration.

 

In recent years, China has built model villages along Bhutan's and Nepal's border with India. India's Vibrant Villages Programme is seen as a counter-measure to China's model villages.