MHA Approves ₹1,500 Crore Border Infrastructure Upgrade under Vibrant Villages Programme
Date: 01/03/2024 New Delhi

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE — MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai today announced that the Ministry has approved a dedicated financial package of ₹1,500 Crore under the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP).
Speaking at the Ministry headquarters, Shri Nityanand Rai stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, the government is committed to turning border outposts into flourishing centers of economic growth. The sanctioned funds will be utilized for constructing all-weather motorable roads, installing 4G mobile towers, establishing solar power grids, and setting up healthcare centers in remote border habitations.
"Preventing migration from border areas and empowering local communities as our primary line of defense is a high national priority. These modern infrastructure facilities will ensure that citizens in border villages enjoy the same quality of life as metropolitan areas," Shri Nityanand Rai remarked.

