SchemesTuesday, 28 April 2026·The Hindu
Kathua’s six border villages added to Vibrant Village Programme-II in April 2026
Six villages in Kathua district were brought under Vibrant Village Programme-II on 25 April 2026 for saturation of central schemes.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 25 April 2026, six border villages in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir were brought under Vibrant Village Programme-II to ensure saturation of central welfare schemes.
Key specifics
- The 6 villages are Bobiya, Kadyala, Gajnal, Karol Krishna, Rathua and Gujjar Chak.
- The villages are located along the International Border.
- The Vibrant Villages Programme was announced in the Union Budget 2022-23 with an allocation of ₹4,800 crore.
- The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Its aim is to develop infrastructure in northern border settlements and curb out-migration.
Exam lens
Question type: Scheme and border development, Kathua, 25 April 2026, 6 villages, ₹4,800 crore, Ministry of Home Affairs. TNPSC may ask the village names and the budget allocation.