Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Vibrant Villages Programme Phase Two launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 26 May 2026: 1. The programme was launched from the India-Pakistan border near Bikaner and covers 184 strategic villages across five Rajasthan border districts. 2. Among the covered districts, Sri Ganganagar has the highest number of villages with 68, followed by Bikaner with 46. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Both statements are correct. Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched Vibrant Villages Programme Phase Two from the India-Pakistan border near Bikaner on 26 May 2026, covering 184 strategic villages across five Rajasthan border districts. The district-wise distribution is Sri Ganganagar 68, Bikaner 46, Barmer 36, Jaisalmer 30 and Phalodi 4, with Rs 3 crore annual allocation per village and Rs 137 crore approved for development works.
