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Second phase of Vibrant Villages Programme launched from Kinnaur

Source:tribuneindia ↗

Why It Matters

Crucial for HPAS aspirants tracking central and state developmental interventions in tribal and border districts of Himachal Pradesh like Kinnaur.

Summary

The second phase of the Developed Vibrant Villages Programme was launched from Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh, focusing on the comprehensive development of infrastructure, tourism, and livelihood opportunities in remote border regions to check out-migration and secure border areas.

Key Points

  • The second phase of the Developed Vibrant Villages Programme has been officially launched from Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh.
  • The central-state initiative aims to comprehensively develop border villages, improve infrastructure, prevent migration, and enhance livelihood opportunities in remote high-altitude regions.
  • Focus areas include connectivity, tourism promotion, and basic amenities in strategically sensitive border areas of Himachal Pradesh.

Important Terms

Vibrant Villages Programme

A centrally sponsored scheme launched for comprehensive development of border villages along India's northern frontier to improve infrastructure, tourism, and livelihood, thereby curbing out-migration.

UPSC context

HPAS GS Paper II/III (Government Schemes & Border Area Development): Tests knowledge of national security initiatives and regional development in Himachal Pradesh's border districts.

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Static Concepts Connected

Himachal Pradesh Governance & Border Area Development

What are the key objectives and funding pattern of the centrally sponsored Vibrant Villages Programme?

  • Central Scheme: Centrally sponsored scheme aimed at comprehensive development of select villages in northern border blocks to stem out-migration.
  • Core Focus: Focuses on all-weather connectivity, housing, tourist centers, renewable energy, and livelihood generation in high-altitude border zones.
  • Coverage Area: Prioritizes strategic border areas along the northern border, including districts of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and UT of Ladakh.

Cross-Topic Patterns

  • Vibrant Villages and Tribal Sub-Plans

    Border area development overlaps with tribal sub-plans (TSP) and strategic infrastructure execution under BRO, frequently tested in HPAS regional policy questions.

  • Demographic Security in Himalayan Borderlands

    Border out-migration directly affects national security, linking demographic shifts in Kinnaur/Lahaul-Spiti to internal security and strategic border management.

Vibrant Villages Programme phase expansion and specific district coverage (Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti) are prime candidates for HPAS prelims matching pairs.

Linked PYQs · 2

Linked PYQs · 2

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