Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
3. Analysing the significance of the integration of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) with the Prime Minister Gati Shakti mega project, explain how it can improve the development of border areas and enhance monitoring efforts. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
Centre’s ambitious Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) which aims to develop infrastructure and open up villages to tourists along the China border will be integrated with the Prime Minister Gati Shakti mega project.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the significance of integration of VVP with Gati Shakti Yojana.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving aims and objectives of Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP).
Body:
In the first part, write about the Major features of VVP and Gati Shakti Project. Write about the significance of their convergence – improve logistics and transportation infrastructure g more effectively, enhance monitoring efforts, and enable better coordination among various government departments and agencies involved in the development of border areas.
Next, write about its impact on border areas – provide better infrastructure and essential services to remote and underdeveloped regions etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a balanced opinion.
