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23/02/23 12:42 PM IST

MPLADS Scheme

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  • The Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implemntation (MoSPI) Rao Inderjit Singh released the Revised Guidelines on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)-2023.
MPLADS -2023 Guidelines
  • The revised set of guidelines aims to broaden the scope of the Scheme so as to enable the Hon’ble MPs to recommend the developmental works as per the changing needs of the community; with an emphasis on improving the functioning, implementation and monitoring of the MPLAD scheme.
  • The entire process of fund flow under the revised guidelines will operate through the web portal, which will facilitate real-time monitoring, greater transparency and accountability in the system, and improved efficiency and effectiveness of the MPLAD Scheme.
About MPLADS
  • The MPLADS is a Plan Scheme fully funded by the Government of India. The annual MPLADS fund entitlement per MP constituency is Rs. 5 crores.
  • It was introduced in December 1993.
  • Lok Sabha Members can recommend works within their Constituencies
  • Elected Members of Rajya Sabha can recommend works within the State of Election.
  • Nominated Members of both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha can recommend works anywhere in the country.
  • The objective is to enable the Members of Parliament (MP) to suggest and execute developmental works of a capital nature based on locally felt needs with an emphasis on the creation of durable assets.
  • The Ministry of Rural Development initially administered the scheme.
  • Since October 1994 it has been transferred to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Source- PIB

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