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Union Cabinet Approves VVP-II with ₹6,839 Cr Outlay & ₹18,658 Cr Rail Multi-Tracking Projects Across 3 States.

National | Dated: 07 Apr 2025

On April 04, 2025, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, has approved the following proposals/schemes:

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Approved 2nd phase of Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP-II) with a total budget outlay of Rs 6,839 crore, for the comprehensive development of the villages located in the blocks along all International Land Borders (ILBs), other than the Northern border already covered under VVP-I.
  • - The newly approved programme reaffirms the Government of India (GoI)'s commitment to the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 for 'Safe, Secured & Vibrant land borders'.
  • - VVP-II will be a Central Sector Scheme (CSS), which means that GoI will provide 100% funding for the programme.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Approved 4 multi-tracking projects for Indian Railways (IR), aimed at enhancing line capacity and improving both passenger and freight transportation across key routes.
  • (ii) The total estimated cost of the projects is Rs 18,658 crore, and the projects are expected to be completed by 2030-31.
  • (iii) These 4 projects will cover 15 districts across 3 states – Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh, and will increase the existing IR network by 1,247 kilometers (km).

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the total budget outlay of the Vibrant Villages Programme Phase-II (VVP-II) recently approved by the Union Cabinet?

Correct Answer: ₹6,839 crore

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