Model Village

The rural landscape of Gujarat is witnessing a remarkable transformation thanks to the state government's 'Vatan Prem Yojana', which encourages NRIs to contribute to the development of their native villages under a public-private partnership model. Launched in 2021, the scheme encourages donations from non-resident Indians of Gujarati origin to fund projects, such as the renovation of schools and other infrastructure works, in their native villages. Khadal in Kheda district has benefitted from the scheme, particularly in the education sector, said village sarpanch Phulsinh Zala. He said thanks to donations worth Rs 72 lakh from NRIs, the village now has a new school that provides quality education to nearly 400 students and inspires other villages. "Children have become enthusiastic. People from other villages come here to witness this transformation. They were curious about how it was built, so I explained that it was constructed under the Vatan Prem Yojana," Zala told ...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the Vibrant Village Programme, a centrally sponsored scheme for comprehensive development of select villages along international borders, is enhancing not just physical and digital connectivity but also emotional connect. Interacting here with guests from the VVP villages visiting the national capital for the 76th Republic Day celebrations, Shah said the programme aims to bridge emotional gap between these villages and Delhi, instilling a sense of unity among natives of remote and border areas. "The Vibrant Village Programme is enhancing not just physical and digital connectivity but also emotional connect," he said. He emphasised that when Prime Minister Narendra Modi invites residents from "the first village" (border villages) to participate in national festivals as honoured guests, it fosters emotional connection and eliminates "barriers of the hearts". He said that for the past four years, representatives from various villages have

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