Question

    How much financial allocation has been given to the newly launched Vibrant Villages Programme?

    A Rs.4800 crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.4500 crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.4200 crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.4000 crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

      The Union Cabinet has approved the Centrally Sponsored Scheme- “Vibrant Villages Programme” (VVP) for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26 with financial allocation of Rs. 4800 Crore. The comprehensive development of villages of blocks on northern border will improve the quality of life of people living in identified border villages.  This will help in encouraging people to stay in their native locations in border areas and reversing the outmigration from these villages adding to improved security of the border.   The scheme will provide funds for development of essential infrastructure and creation of livelihood opportunities in 19 Districts and 46 Border blocks 4 states and 1 UT along the northern land border of the country which will help in achieving inclusive growth and retaining the population in the border areas. In the first phase 663 Villages will be taken up in the programme.

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