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Border Villages Programme Fails Amid Bureaucratic Delays

2/17/2026

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The Vibrant Villages Programme, launched in 2022, targets over 600 border villages to counter China's buildup.
Yet the initiative faces bureaucratic delays, with promises unmet and improvements in roads overshadowed by poor power and internet.
As a result, many residents have migrated to urban areas seeking better opportunities.
India says about $350 million in development projects has been approved, but locals remain frustrated.

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Story summary

The Vibrant Villages Programme, launched in 2022, targets over 600 border villages to counter China's buildup.
Yet the initiative faces bureaucratic delays, with promises unmet and improvements in roads overshadowed by poor power and internet.
As a result, many residents have migrated to urban areas seeking better opportunities.
India says about $350 million in development projects has been approved, but locals remain frustrated.