The Union Cabinet has approved the Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II) as a fully funded Central Sector Scheme to develop villages along India’s international land borders. This initiative aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 by enhancing security and improving living standards in border regions. VVP-II will be implemented in strategically important villages across _____ States and Union Territories.

Correct option is D

​With a total outlay of Rs. 6,839 crore, VVP-II will be implemented in strategically important villages across 17 States and Union Territories, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, running until FY 2028-29.

​The programme aims to develop essential infrastructure, support livelihood opportunities, and enhance security by integrating border populations with national development efforts.

It will fund road connectivity, telecom and television infrastructure, electrification, SMART classrooms, tourism promotion, and sustainable economic projects.