Question

PURA stands for :

• A. Poverty reduction in Urban and Rural Areas
• B. Provision of Urban Amenities in Rural Areas
• C. Provision of electricity in Urban and Rural Areas
• D. Poverty and Unemployment Reduction Agency

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Provision of Urban Amenities in Rural Areas

• Conceived By: Former President of India, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.

• Primary Objective: To bridge the rural-urban divide, stimulate local employment, and prevent distress migration to cities by building urban-grade infrastructure in rural clusters.

PURA's implementation relies on four integrated pillars:

1. Physical Connectivity: Quality roads, transport networks, and reliable power supply.

2. Electronic Connectivity: Telecommunications, broadband, and IT networks.

3. Knowledge Connectivity: Schools, technical and vocational training institutions, and healthcare centers.

4. Economic Connectivity: Markets, banking services, and local industrial/agricultural hubs.