Archive · 29 Jul 2026
PM Modi Promotes Border Villages for Tourism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is encouraging young Indians to visit border villages instead of crowded tourist spots.
He wants people to explore places like Mana in Uttarakhand, Turtuk in Ladakh, and Kibithoo in Arunachal Pradesh.
These villages offer unique cultural experiences and beautiful landscapes.
The government is promoting these areas through initiatives like the Vibrant Villages Programme.
The goal is to bring economic development and a sense of national connection to these remote regions.
Visiting these villages can be a meaningful way to travel, supporting local communities and experiencing authentic cultures.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges young Indians to visit border villages for tourism.
Six highlighted border villages include Mana, Turtuk, Kibithoo, Dhordo, Harsil, and Ziro Valley.
These villages offer unique cultural experiences and natural beauty.
The Vibrant Villages Programme aims to develop border regions through tourism and infrastructure.
The initiative seeks to bring economic growth and national unity to remote areas.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Promotion of border villages for tourism
- When
- Ongoing initiative
- Where
- Various border regions of India
- Why
- To develop remote regions, improve infrastructure, and prevent migration
Tourism Development
Cultural Preservation
Economic Growth
Tourism Development
Promotes economic development and infrastructure in border regions.
Cultural Preservation
Risks commercialization and loss of traditional cultures.
National Integration
Tourism Development
Strengthens national unity by connecting people with border areas.
Cultural Preservation
May lead to over-tourism and disruption of local lifestyles.
- Initiative
- Vibrant Villages Programme
- Border Villages
- Mana, Turtuk, Kibithoo, Dhordo, Harsil, Ziro Valley
- Location
- Various border regions of India
- Objective
- Promote tourism and economic development in border areas
- Unique Features
- Cultural heritage, natural beauty, and unique traditions