**Executive Summary**
This report outlines the status of border development initiatives, highlighting the transition of the Border Area Development Programme (BADP) into its "sunset phase" and the introduction of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP). It details the infrastructure and livelihood projects completed since 2004-05 and sets the timeline for VVP-II implementation through the 2028-29 financial year.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Border Area Development Programme (BADP)**
* **Scope:** Targets villages and towns within 0-10 km of the international border across 16 States and 2 Union Territories (UTs).
* **Status:** Currently in its "sunset phase" after decades of implementation.
* **Infrastructure Achievements:** Since FY 2004-05, 39,248 projects have been approved, including roads, bridges, health centers, residential quarters for medical staff, and school classrooms/hostels.
* **Livelihood Initiatives:** 3,273 projects approved to date, focusing on tourism infrastructure, market sheds (mini haats), and skill development.
**Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP)**
* **VVP-I:** Approved on February 15, 2023, for the comprehensive development of 662 villages in blocks abutting the Northern border (4 States and 1 UT).
* **VVP-II:** Approved on April 02, 2025, covering 1,954 select villages near International Land Borders other than the northern border, including the Indo-Pakistan Border.
* **VVP-II Coverage:** Includes 15 States and 2 UTs with a project duration extending to the end of FY 2028-29.
**Impact Analysis**
**Residents of Border Villages and Towns**
**Impact**
Increased access to essential infrastructure such as health, education, sports, drinking water, and sanitation. Improved economic prospects through new tourism facilities, market yards, and skill development programs.
**Action Required**
Engage with the new infrastructure and participate in the provided skill development and livelihood programs to improve local well-being.
**Central and State/UT Governments**
**Impact**
Responsible for the transition from BADP to VVP and the convergence of various central and local schemes to meet development needs.
**Action Required**
Ensure the comprehensive development of the 1,954 villages identified under VVP-II and meet all project milestones before the FY 2028-29 deadline.
Key Entities Referenced
Border Area Development Programme (BADP): A programme providing essential infrastructure like health, education, and roads to villages within 10 km of international borders in 16 States and 2 UTs.
Vibrant Villages Programme-I (VVP-I): An initiative for the comprehensive development of 662 select villages in blocks abutting India’s Northern border.
Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II): A scheme for the development of 1954 select villages abutting international land borders other than the northern border, including the Indo-Pakistan border.
Ministry of Home Affairs: The central ministry responsible for implementing and overseeing border infrastructure development programs like BADP and VVP.
Ministry of Home Affairs
BORDER INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
Posted On: 25 MAR 2026 3:38PM by PIB Delhi
Border Area Development Programme (BADP) is implemented in villages/towns situated within 0-10
Kms. (crow fly aerial distance) from the first habitation at international border (IB), in 16 States & 2 UTs.
The main objective of BADP is to meet the special development needs and well-being of people living in
the coverage area and to provide essential infrastructure viz. infrastructure related to health, education,
road, agriculture, sports,
drinking water and sanitation, social sector, small scale industries etc. by convergence of BADP/others
central/State/UT/local Schemes. Presently, BADP is in its sunset phase.
Since the Financial Year 2004-05, 39,248 works/projects have been approved under BADP in bordering
States/UTs including Punjab. These projects include construction of roads, FSB, Bridges & Culverts,
residential quarters for doctors, paramedics and other health officials, additional rooms in health centers,
additional classrooms, anganwadi centers, hostels and dormitories in schools etc.
For improving livelihood opportunities, 3273 works/projects have been approved which include tourism
infrastructure, construction of market sheds/mini haats/market yards, skill development projects etc.
Government of India has approved Vibrant Villages Programme-I (VVP-I) on 15th February 2023 for
comprehensive development of 662 select villages in blocks abutting Northern border in 4 States and 1
UT. Government has also approved Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II) on 02nd April 2025 for the
comprehensive development of 1954 select villages located in the blocks abutting the International Land
Borders (ILBs) other than the northern border, including the Indo-Pakistan Border in 15 States and 2 UTs
till the FY 2028-29.
This was stated by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai in a written
reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
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