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VIBRANT VILLAGE PROGRAMME GENERAL BUDGET

FROM PROVISION TO
BORDER VILLAGES ARE NOW
RESOLUTION
THE FIRST VILLAGE
n The general budget, which was earlier presented at
Now people visiting the border area know it not
the end of February, now began to be delivered on 1
as the last village but as the first village in India. February.
n On 10 April, the 'Vibrant Village Programme' was
n It was beneficial as the budget provision started getting
launched in the border village of Kibithu in Arunachal
on the ground in time.
Pradesh. The Vibrant Village Program will be
completed in three phases. n For the first time after the general budget, the Prime
Minister started a dialogue with all the stakeholders.
n This program will improve the standard of living of the
n From the last three budgets, the PM held direct talks with
border villagers, and encourage people to stay in the
the stakeholders of a dozen sectors, so that time-bound
village, which will stop migration and strengthen the
delivery of schemes and budget provisions could be
security of the border.
ensured.
n Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Himachal
n Instead of making the general budget a financial
Pradesh and the Union Territory of Ladakh, 2967
document, it was made the basis of long-term thinking
villages along the northern border have been
towards making India a 5 trillion dollar economy.
identified for comprehensive development under the
'Vibrant Village Programme'.
E-GOVERNANCE
AMRIT KAAL
VIGILANT CITIZENS, SPONTANEOUS
NEW RESOLUTION OF FREEDOM GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE

With the core mantra of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas,
An initiative to break
Sabka Vishwas, and Sabka Prayas”, the lives of
social taboos by talking
more than 140 crore citizens are made easy by
about toilets and
good governance aimed at removing hurdles of
sanitary pads from the
the government system.
ramparts of the Red Fort
n Mission Karmayogi launched. A new initiative in the
direction of making bureaucracy people-centric and
n Independence Day - August 15 is no longer a date but
people-friendly. So that a dedicated workforce for
a resolution for a new India.
public services is prepared which can serve society
n The 75th year was named Amrit Mahotsav. Organizing better.
events by forming a special committee.
n Initiated forced retirement of non-performing officers.
n Inspired the youth to write the story of unsung heroes.
n Enabled retired employees to showcase their
n Resolve to make India a developed country in the next commendable work. The facility of the annual 'Jeevan
25 years. Pramaan' through electronic mode.
n Self-attestation of documents. Abolished interview for
n Initiative to make and upload the video of the national
the lower level jobs. Online RTI. Launch of DigiLocker,
anthem.
Umang, National Digital Literacy Mission, e-post, etc.
n Launch of 'Yuva Yojana' for young writers below 30
n In order to have better coordination between the
years of age.
ministries and departments, the formation of the
n All the announcements made from the Red Fort were Ministry of Cooperation, AYUSH, and Jal Shakti.
realized on the ground.
n Solution and help to the Indian diaspora through
n Self-reliant India and Vocal for Local became a public social media. Quick help to the common man through
movement. digital media in the country as well.
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