Rs 5,000 crore for villages on China border, ITBP boost in Arunachal Pradesh

In twin decisions aimed at enhancing security along the India-China border, the Union cabinet on Wednesday approved Rs 4,800 crore for 'Vibrant Villages Programme' envisaging all-round development of civilian settlements adjoining the northern land border to reverse out-migration, while also clearing the raising of seven new battalions of Indo-Tibetan Border Force to plug the border gaps in Arunachal Pradesh.