In a written reply, Minister of State for the Development of Northeastern Region Dr Sukanta Majumdar said so far, a total of 23 meetings of the HLTFs have been held since the formation of the HLTFs on 31st January, 2025.
The programme would help in the comprehensive development of the villages located in the blocks abutting international land borders (ILBs), other than the Northern border already covered under VVP-I.
The Union home minister was speaking after launching a 'Vibrant Villages Programme' at Kibithu – a border village in Arunachal Pradesh.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur said the programme envisages improving the quality of life of people living in the identified border villages.
