economics medium True/False

The concept of 'PURA' (Providing Urban Amenities to Rural Areas), which aimed to bridge the rural-urban divide by creating physical, electronic, and knowledge connectivity, was championed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Dr. Kalam envisioned PURA as a strategic solution to curb distress migration from villages to overcrowded cities. By establishing high-quality healthcare, education, and digital infrastructure in rural hubs, the model aimed to create local economic opportunities and transform rural landscapes into self-sustaining growth centers, a vision that later influenced schemes like the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission.

Topic Indian Economy - Planning
Exam Relevance UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL
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