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Consider the following components of the PURA model of economic development:
(1) Facilitating road connectivity in villages.
(2) Enhancement of electricity in rural areas.
(3) Establishment of cyber cafes in villages
(4) Construction of hospitals in rural areas
Which of the components given above is/are the major connectivity formulated by the PURA model?
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- 1 and 4
- 1,2 and 4
- 1, and 3
- 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Option: D
Provision of Urban Amenities to Rural Areas (PURA) is a strategic plan for rural development in India. This concept was given by former president Dr. A.P.J. abdul Kalam, PURA proposes that urban infrastructure and services be provided in rural hubs to create economic opportunities outside of cities. Physical connectivity by providing roads, electronic connectivity by providing communication network, and knowledge connectivity by establishing professional and Technical institutions. All the given statements are the components of the PURA model of economic development.
