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15 Aug, 2020
7 Min Read
| Paper | Topics | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| GS-II | Provision of Urban Amenities in Rural Areas (PURA) initiative | Governance |
| PT Pointer | African Swine Fever (ASF) |
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About PURA:
The objective of PURA:
Mission:
RURBAN mission
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