'नागरी सुविधांची ग्रामीण भागात तरतुद' हा कार्यक्रम --- यांनी सुचविला.

The correct answer is Option B (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam).

Key Points:
• The concept of PURA—'Provision of Urban Amenities in Rural Areas' (ग्रामीण भागात नागरी सुविधांची तरतूद)—was propounded by the former President of India and visionary scientist Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam in his vision document 'Target 3 Billion' and 'India 2020'.
• Dr. Kalam envisioned connecting rural clusters through four vital connectivities to bridge the urban-rural divide:
• 1. Physical Connectivity (good roads and transport)
• 2. Electronic Connectivity (telecom and reliable internet)
• 3. Knowledge Connectivity (quality schools and technical skills)
• 4. Economic Connectivity (enterprises, banks, and markets).
• The Government of India adopted PURA as a pilot scheme during the Tenth Plan in 2004 under the Ministry of Rural Development, later revamped as the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban Mission in 2016.
• The official MPSC final answer key confirms Option 2 (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam).
• Key Takeaway: Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam pioneered the PURA (Provision of Urban Amenities in Rural Areas) model.