Union Home Minister Amit Shah Saturday said that there is a need to provide employment opportunities to the residents of border villages in order to prevent migration. He said that central armed police forces (CAPFs) and Army deployed in such areas should encourage purchase of local agricultural and handicraft products. Reviewing the implementation of the “Vibrant Villages Programme” (VVP), Shah directed all concerned to continue the efforts made by senior ministers and officials in this regard. During the meeting, he said the government is committed to the all-round development of the border villages. He said the healthcare facilities of the Army and central armed police forces should be regularly made available to benefit the residents of nearby villages. The home minister stressed upon maximum use of solar energy and other renewable sources of energy like windmills etc. So far, more than 6,000 events have been organised in these border villages, which include about 4000 service delivery and awareness camps. More than 600 projects have been sanctioned by the Centre for employment generation in these villages.
