Q. With reference to the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), consider the following statements:
1.The Vibrant Villages Programme aims to develop villages located along India’s northern land borders to improve infrastructure, livelihood opportunities and prevent out-migration.
2.The programme is implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs and initially covers villages along the border with China.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Both 1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct: The Vibrant Villages Programme was announced in the Union Budget 2022–23 to ensure comprehensive development of villages in border areas, particularly to check migration and enhance security.
Statement 2 is correct: It is implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and initially focuses on villages along the India–China border in states/UTs such as Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Ladakh.
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