Sitamarhi Border Villages to Transform: 9 Selected for Vibrant Village Program

• Ministry of Home Affairs' 'Vibrant Village Programme' to bring development to Sitamarhi's border areas.
• District Magistrate Richi Pandey issues directives for strengthening essential facilities like drinking water, roads, electricity, and healthcare.
• Nine revenue villages selected in the first phase, including Bakhari, Masaha Narottam, Gaurhari, Bishambharpur Nankar, Kanhauli, Marha Chhitouna, Indarwa, Sonbarsa, and Uralhiya.
• Program aims to eliminate 'Viability Gap' by addressing infrastructure deficiencies like incomplete roads, lack of Anganwadi centers, health facilities, ATMs, and mobile network issues.
• Villagers to act as 'eyes and ears' for border security, promoting self-reliance and deterring anti-national activities through improved living standards.