PM Modi urges youth to connect with India's border villages, stating, "Instead of only connecting virtually, why not step onto the ground, experience India, live India, and understand India?"

PM Modi urged the youth of India to engage with the nation’s border villages during the Vibrant Village Programme, emphasizing the importance of experiencing the culture and lifestyle of these areas. He stated, "Instead of only connecting virtually, why not step onto the ground, experience India, live India, and understand India?"¹²³⁴

The Prime Minister highlighted that true understanding of India comes from witnessing the lives of its people in remote regions. He noted, "To see how people live, what they eat, how they work, their culture, their way of life, their challenges." Modi pointed out that nearly three lakh young people participated in the selection process, with over 400 chosen to live with local families for a week.

He emphasized the government's commitment to these border villages, stating, "Our government has considered these border villages the nation's first villages." Modi also mentioned improvements in infrastructure, including better roads, electricity, and internet connectivity, which have revitalized these areas. He remarked, "The more India's youth know the border villages, the more easily they will know India, connect with every corner of India, and strengthen the nation." This initiative aims to foster a deeper connection between the youth and the diverse cultures of India, particularly in regions that have been historically overlooked.