Q. In context with the Vibrant Village Programme, which of the following observations is/are correct?
- It is a centrally sponsored programme aimed at improving facilities in border villages.
- The scheme includes initiatives for road connectivity, medical camps, and tourism development.
- Plans will be developed by district administrations with Gram Panchayats, ensuring full coverage of Central and state schemes.
Select the correct option from the codes below.
Answer:
Only three
Notes:
- It is a centrally sponsored programme aimed at improving facilities in border villages. Correct: It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme running from 2022-23 to 2025-26, aimed at the comprehensive development of villages and blocks on the northern border to improve the quality of life for residents in identified border villages.
- The scheme includes initiatives for road connectivity, medical camps, and tourism development. Correct: The programme focuses on livelihood opportunities through tourism, cultural heritage, skill development, entrepreneurship, and cooperative societies (including agriculture, horticulture, and medicinal plant cultivation). It also includes road connectivity, housing, infrastructure, renewable energy, and telecom services for unconnected villages.
- Plans will be developed by district administrations with Gram Panchayats, ensuring full coverage of Central and state schemes. Correct: Vibrant Village Action Plans will be created by the district administration with the help of Gram Panchayats, and 100 % saturation of Central and state schemes will be ensured. There will be no overlap with the Border Area Development Programme.