Who emphasized on the development of villages for real progress of the country?

Mahatma Gandhi

The correct answer is option 1: Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi once said that real progress of the nation does not simply mean development of industrial sector but also development of villages. Majority of Indian population lives in the rural area and are depend on agriculture. Thus, in order to make the nation prosper, government must focus on the rural areas as well.