Choose the correct statement regarding the 'Vibrant Village Programme'-
- AIt is for the development of road connectivity in Bihar
- BIt is for the state of Maharashtra in India
- CIt was launched in the year 2017
- DThis is for the development of border villages on the northern border
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (d) This is for the development of border villages on the northern border
Explanation
According to the Budget Speech 2022–23, sparsely populated border villages along the northern frontier, where connectivity and basic facilities are very limited and which have remained deprived of development benefits, will be covered under the Vibrant Village Programme. Activities under this programme include provision of basic village amenities, housing, construction of tourism centres, road connectivity, decentralized renewable energy arrangements, Direct-to-Home access for Doordarshan and educational channels, and support for livelihood generation. Additional funds will be provided for these activities.