'Sarpanches' from border areas in Delhi for I-Day, hope 'vibrant village' scheme will create livelihoods & spot migration

Over 200 village heads from border villages across five Indian states will attend the Independence Day celebration at the Red Fort in New Delhi. The village heads are part of the Centre's vibrant village programme, which aims to prioritise development in strategically important villages along the border with China. The programme will provide opportunities for livelihood, as well as facilities such as electricity, solar and wind energy, tourism centres and health and wellness centres. The government hopes to prevent migration and promote reverse migration by generating economic activities in the area.

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