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In a groundbreaking initiative, border villages in Jaisalmer will soon benefit from the creation of innovative underground bunker-smart classrooms. These facilities are designed to serve dual purposes, providing shelter during emergencies while also enhancing the educational experience for students.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the historic Sanchu Border Outpost, becoming the first minister to do so. He addressed BSF personnel, virtually inaugurated women's barracks, and reviewed drone technology. Shah also chaired a high-level meeting to bolster border security and launched 'Vibrant Village Programme-2' for 184 border villages, aiming to enhance infrastructure and economic self-reliance.

Uttarakhand faces a growing 'ghost village' crisis as over 1,700 villages become uninhabited. Livelihood scarcity, climate change, and fading traditions drive migration, leaving behind elderly residents and silent fields. Experts emphasize the need for imaginative solutions beyond infrastructure to revive rural life and make villages aspirational again.

Under the Vibrant Village Programme-II, the border villages of Bihar are experiencing a remarkable resurgence, transforming from overlooked areas into thriving 'first villages'. This innovative initiative is dedicated to upgrading infrastructure, generating employment opportunities, promoting local tourism, and bolstering security measures.

In a comprehensive review, top authorities, such as the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, convened to address security measures and development initiatives across 286 Vibrant Villages along the India-Nepal border. The discussion emphasized the need for strong action against cross-border crime, particularly in light of recent confiscations of illicit goods.

In a commendable effort to strengthen border integrity, Bihar's districts adjacent to Nepal have dismantled numerous illegal constructions along the frontier. This operation not only heightened security but also led to the discovery of large amounts of fake currency and the apprehension of several foreign individuals.

Union minister of civil aviation, Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia, visited Dharali village in Uttarkashi district on Tuesday.

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BJP National President JP Nadda visited Adi Kailash in Pithoragarh, engaging with soldiers stationed on the China border. He spent the night in Gunji, reviewing development projects under the vibrant village scheme. Nadda praised the soldiers' dedication to protecting the nation's borders and learned about tourism initiatives in the region.

Mark your calendars for February 20th, as Union Home Minister Amit Shah embarks on a two-day journey to Assam. His itinerary includes the launch of the second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme in Silchar, followed by his attendance at a grand CRPF parade in Guwahati.

The informal preschool education in the district is yet to go vibrant, thanks to the inability of government to retrieve land for construction of Anganwadi centres (AWC) in the district. Unavailability of purampokku land and high price of private land are hindering the upcoming of anganwadis, and hence crippling the Vibrant Scheme.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, highlighting the state's development progress and seeking support for key infrastructure and connectivity projects. Dhami extended an invitation to the Prime Minister to visit Uttarakhand and presented him with local specialties. The meeting also covered initiatives in tourism, spiritual economy, and entrepreneurship.

The Cabinet has approved the second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) with an outlay of Rs 7,000 crore for the next five years. This phase will cover 1,954 villages near borders with Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bhutan, focusing on infrastructure and livelihood opportunities to ensure prosperous and secure borders.

'Mana' in Uttarakhand is declared 'India's first village', CM Pushkar Singh Dhami confirms the news.

Senior officers from ministries and central government departments have been asked to visit villages near the northern border in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Ladakh. The aim is to assess the challenges faced by the people living in these villages and identify gaps in implementation and planning. The visits are part of the government's Vibrant Villages Programme, which aims to comprehensively develop select villages in border areas. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized the importance of these villages and urged states to assign their best officers to these areas.

In an inspiring move, Anand Sharma, the District Magistrate of Madhubani, convened a pivotal gathering aimed at revitalizing the infrastructure and livelihoods of 36 remote border villages adjacent to Nepal. As part of the Vibrant Villages Programme-II, innovative plans are set in motion to establish crucial amenities such as marriage halls, libraries, and health centers.

A day after the first phase of polling in Uttar Pradesh (UP), Prime Minister Narendra Modi exuded confidence that BJP will register a ‘record victory’ in the ongoing state elections.