India has long promised 'vibrant' border villages, as China speedily builds up

A road curves around the mountains near Zuluk village in the Indian state of Sikkim. In recent years, the Indian government has worked to boost road connectivity in such villages near its border with China.

India's government launched a Vibrant Villages Programme almost four years ago. But as China steadily builds up its side, Indian residents wonder what's taking so long.

(Image credit: Omkar Khandekar)