Vibrant Village Program (VVP) scheme has been announced in the budget for the financial year 2022-23.
Its main objective is to upgrade the housing facilities by strengthening the infrastructure in the villages located near the Line of Actual Control (LAC), thereby preventing migration.
Under this scheme, construction of residential and tourist centers, road connectivity and development of decentralized renewable energy sources will be done. Along with this, direct access of Doordarshan and education related channels will be provided to the homes and support will be given for livelihood.
It is noteworthy that China has developed model villages in the border areas of Bhutan and Nepal along with India in the last few years. This scheme of India is being seen as a response to these model villages.