India’s border villages are being transformed from remote and isolated settlements into vibrant centres of development and strategic partners in national security under the government’s Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), which is being implemented in two phases with a combined outlay of Rs 11,639 crore. The programme seeks to improve living standards and create sustainable livelihood.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Monday underscored the state government's thrust on participatory governance by directly interacting with residents of Kadel village in Ajmer district during his morning walk.
The Central government has released over ₹1,536 crore to strengthen rural local bodies across eight states, aiming to boost grassroots governance and improve essential services in rural areas. The funds have been released as part of the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV-FC) grants, which are designed to empower Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and enhance local-level administration..
Ahmedabad: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, on Friday, inaugurated the ‘Swadeshotsav 2025’, a national expo organised by Swarnim Jagran Manch and Swarnim Bharat Varsh Foundation, at the Gujarat University Ground in Ahmedabad’s Navarangpura. The event aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of building an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (developed India) by promoting indigenous industry,.
