Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 hailed by PM Modi as exemplary model of rural transformation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026, highlighting the transformation of border villages through improved infrastructure and public services. The programme, which saw over 5,000 volunteers from 245 districts join in, aims to promote women-led development and stronger national integration.

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Prelims-testable facts

01The Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 was attended by over 5,000 MYBharat Volunteers from 245 districts across the country.
02The programme aimed to promote development in border villages through initiatives such as women-led development, tourism, community participation, and stronger national integration.
03More than 2.30 crore young people had benefitted from MYBharat initiatives as of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026.
04A nationwide quiz was conducted by MYBharat, which selected 403 volunteers to visit border villages.
05The Prime Minister highlighted the transformation of villages through improved infrastructure, connectivity, and public services during his interaction with participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026.
06MYBharat Volunteer Shri Divyansh Joshi from Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu outlined initiatives including the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament, Budget Twist, mentorship, and volunteering programmes.
07The Prime Minister observed that young people from border villages across Rajasthan, Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and the North-East shared a common outlook and were emotionally deeply connected with the nation.

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Most people think Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 is an initiative of the central government only, but actually it involves participation and initiatives from various states and union territories.
Most people think MYBharat Volunteers are only focused on development in border villages, but actually they also promote tourism, community participation, and stronger national integration.

Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

How many volunteers were selected to visit border villages through a nationwide quiz under the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026?

A.403
B.402
C.405
D.406

403 volunteers were selected to visit border villages through a nationwide quiz under the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026: 1. More than 5,000 volunteers from across India joined the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 virtually. 2. The programme aims to promote women-led development and tourism in rural areas. 3. The Prime Minister interacted with participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 on July 27, 2026. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement-1 is correct because more than 5,000 MYBharat Volunteers from 245 districts across the country joined the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 virtually. Statement-2 is correct as the programme aims to promote women-led development and tourism in rural areas. However, Statement-3 is false because the Prime Minister interacted with participants on July 26, not July 27.

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