PURA (Providing Urban Amenities in Rural Areas) an ambitious programme on Rural Development was introduced by

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Manmohan Singh
M.S. Swaminathan
Atal Bihari Vajpayee

The correct answer is (d). PURA (Providing Urban Amenities in Rural Areas) was an ambitious programme on Rural Development introduced by Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the 11th Prime Minister of India. The programme was launched in 2005 with the objective of providing urban amenities in rural areas, such as roads, electricity, water supply, sanitation, healthcare, education, and communication. The programme was implemented through a partnership between the central government, state governments, and local bodies. It was a success in many areas, but it also faced some challenges, such as lack of coordination between the different stakeholders. The programme was discontinued in 2014.

Option (a) is incorrect because A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was the 11th President of India, not the Prime Minister.

Option (b) is incorrect because Manmohan Singh was the 13th Prime Minister of India, not the 11th.

Option (c) is incorrect because M.S. Swaminathan is a renowned agricultural scientist, not a politician.

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