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- VVP-I and VVP-II together have a combined outlay of about Rs 11,639 crore.
- VVP-II alone has an outlay of Rs 6,839 crore up to FY 2028-29.
- VVP-II covers 1,954 villages in 334 blocks.
WHY IN NEWS
- The 6 September 2026 PIB backgrounder framed border villages as strategic partners in national security and development.
- The programme is significant for reducing out-migration, improving border infrastructure and building local economic resilience.
TOP DATA & FACTS
- Combined VVP-I + VVP-II outlay: about Rs 11,639 crore.
- VVP-I outlay: Rs 4,800 crore.
- VVP-II outlay: Rs 6,839 crore.
- VVP-I initially prioritised 662 villages.
- VVP-I covers 46 blocks in 19 districts.
- VVP-II covers 1,954 villages in 334 blocks.
- VVP-II extends across 15 States and 2 UTs.
- By August 2026, 2,906 projects had been sanctioned under VVP-I and convergence.
- About Rs 959.66 crore had been released to States/UTs under VVP-I by August 2026.
- India has over 15,000 km of international land borders with 7 neighbouring countries.
PRELIMS
- VVP-I focuses on select northern-border villages.
- VVP-II extends to other international land-border areas.
- VVP-II is a Central Sector Scheme.
- Combined VVP-I + VVP-II outlay: about Rs 11,639 crore.
- VVP-I outlay: Rs 4,800 crore.
- VVP-II outlay: Rs 6,839 crore.
QUICK REVISION
- Combined VVP-I + VVP-II outlay: about Rs 11,639 crore.
- VVP-I outlay: Rs 4,800 crore.
- VVP-II outlay: Rs 6,839 crore.
PROBABLE OBJECTIVE QUESTION
With reference to the above topic, consider the following statements:
- VVP-II is a Central Sector Scheme.
- VVP-I and VVP-II together concern development of border villages.
- VVP-II is restricted only to the northern border already covered by VVP-I. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because VVP-II covers other international land borders beyond the VVP-I northern-border geography.