MP Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)

Question 1

About MPLAD scheme

Answer 1

Launched in December, 1993.

Seeks to provide a mechanism for the Members of Parliament to recommend works of developmental nature for creation of durable community assets and for provision of basic facilities including community infrastructure, based on locally felt needs.

fully funded by Government of Indian

annual fund entitlement per MP constituency is Rs. 5 crore.

Question 2

Special focus?

Answer 2

MPs are to recommend every year, works costing at least 15 per cent of the MPLADS entitlement for the year for areas inhabited by Scheduled Caste population and 7.5 per cent for areas inhabited by S.T. population.

Question 3

Details related to Release of Funds?

Answer 3

1. Released to the district authorities.
2. funds are non-lapsable
3. MPs have a recommendatory role
4. district authority is empowered to examine the eligibility of works, sanction funds and select the implementing agencies, prioritise works, supervise overall execution, and monitor the scheme at the ground level.

Question 4

Recommendation of works?

Answer 4

The Lok Sabha Members can recommend works in their respective constituencies.

The elected members of the Rajya Sabha can recommend works anywhere in the state from which they are elected.

Nominated members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha may select works for implementation anywhere in the country.