Maharashtra State PSC Model Paper 1

The correct answer is A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.

•  PURA (Provision of Urban Amenities to Rural Areas) is a strategy for rural development in India.
• This concept was given by former president Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and discussed in his book Target 3 Billion which he co-authored with Srijan Pal Singh.
• This concept was presented by Dr Kalam in Indian National Science Congress’s 90th conference in Chandigarh in January 2004.
• Its goal and objectives are to provide India new heights and achievements, developed status and economy.