Cachar, February 20: In a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening border development, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched the Vibrant Villages Programme-II at Nathanpur in Cachar, reaffirming the Government of India’s commitment to transforming border habitations into the nation’s “First Villages.”
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| Union Home Minister Amit Shah launches Vibrant Villages Programme-II in Assam, with CM Himanta Biswa Sarma in attendance. (Image: X@CMOfficeAssam) |
Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, joined the Union Home Minister during the launch ceremony. He stated that the programme would bring modern infrastructure, seamless connectivity and sustainable livelihood opportunities to 140 border villages across the State, enhancing both development and national security.
The Vibrant Villages Programme-II aims to develop border villages with improved infrastructure under a total outlay of over ₹6,000 crore. The initiative focuses on strengthening road connectivity, public services, economic activities and overall living standards in strategically significant areas.
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Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said the programme aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of developing India’s border villages as the country’s “First Villages” under the broader goal of a Viksit Bharat.
The launch from the land of Maa Kachakanti marked the beginning of a nationwide rollout of the programme, which is expected to significantly uplift border communities and reinforce their role in India’s growth and security framework.
