Consider the following components of the PURA model of economic development : Facilitating road connectivity in villages. Enhancement of electricity in rural areas. Establishment of cybercafes in villages. Construction of hospitals in rural areas. Which of the components given above is/are the major connectivity formulated by the PURA model? Options: A . &nbsp1, 2 and 4 B . &nbsp1, 2 and 3 C . &nbsp1 and 4 D . &nbsp1, 2, 3 and 4

Consider the following components of the PURA model of economic development :

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Consider the following components of the PURA model of economic development :

Facilitating road connectivity in villages.

Enhancement of electricity in rural areas.

Establishment of cybercafes in villages.

Construction of hospitals in rural areas.

Which of the components given above is/are the major connectivity formulated by the PURA model?

Options:

A . 1, 2 and 4

B . 1, 2 and 3

C . 1 and 4

D . 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: Option D
Answer: (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.

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