The government has decided to issue fresh guidelines for proper implementation of Border Area Development Programme so as to fast track welfare in villages located near international border. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Home Minister Rajnath Singh and attended by top Home Ministry officials on Friday. The scheme has an outlay of Rs 990 crore during current fiscal and is fully funded by the central government. Sources said primacy will be given for development of those villages which are located near the international boundary.
