Vibrant Village Programme

The Indian government has recently approved the Vibrant Village Programme, a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at developing bordering villages in the northern part of India. The scheme’s primary objective is to promote sustainable economic activities and minimise the migration of local people by creating job opportunities.

Overview of the Vibrant Village Programme

The Vibrant Village Programme will be implemented for the financial years 2022–23 to 2025–26. The scheme involves implementing holistic development projects in bordering villages in the northern part of India. The programme’s total outlay is Rs. 4,800 crore, and it will cover 662 villages in the first phase.

The scheme aims to provide a comprehensive approach to village development, focusing on four key areas – social infrastructure, economic infrastructure, skill development, and institutional development. The programme’s primary objective is to provide a conducive environment for sustainable economic activities, leading to job creation and reducing migration from these villages.

Focus Areas of the Vibrant Village Programme

The Vibrant Village Programme will focus on the following areas to ensure holistic development of the bordering villages:

• Social Infrastructure: The scheme aims to provide basic amenities and social infrastructure like water supply, sanitation, electricity, health, and education facilities to the villages.
• Economic Infrastructure: The scheme will provide economic infrastructure like roads, bridges, and other connectivity infrastructure in these villages to improve their accessibility and provide connectivity to nearby towns and cities.
• Skill Development: The programme will provide skill development training to the villagers to create job opportunities in the local market and encourage entrepreneurship.
• Institutional Development: The scheme will focus on institutional development to strengthen local governance and promote participatory planning and implementation.

Expected Outcomes of the Vibrant Village Programme

The Vibrant Village Programme is expected to have a significant impact on the socio-economic development of bordering villages in the northern part of India. The expected outcomes of the scheme are as follows:

• Job Creation: The scheme aims to create job opportunities in the local market to reduce migration from these villages and promote sustainable economic growth.
• Infrastructure Development: The programme will provide basic amenities and social and economic infrastructure to these villages to improve the living standards of the villagers.
• Skill Development: The scheme will provide skill development training to the villagers to promote entrepreneurship and create local job opportunities.
• Institutional Development: The scheme will strengthen local governance and promote participatory planning and implementation to improve the effectiveness of the programme.