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MPLADS(THE MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT LOCAL AREA DEVELOPMENT SCHEME).

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Members of parliament area development scheme is a scheme which enables the members of parliaments to recommend developmental work in their constituency with an emphasis on creating durable community assets based on locally felt needs.

LAUNCHED IN- 23 DECEMBER 1993.

LAUNCHED BY - P.V Narasimha Rao.

ADMINISTERED BY- MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION(MOSPI).

FEATURES OF THE SCHEME:-
  • Rs. 5crore is allocated to each MP for a year since 2011-12.
    • 1993-94 It was Rs. 5 lakh.
    • 1998-99- Rs. 2 crore.
  • Funds are distributed by MOSPI to district authorities, not directly to MPs.
  • The funds are distributed in two installments of Rs. 2.5 crore each.
  • funds are non-lapsable.
    • In case of non-release of fund in a particular year it is carried forward to the next year.
  • In SCs and STs inhabited areas MPS need to recommend work wroth at least 15% and 7.5% of their funds to create assets.
LIMITATION:-
  • Not more than 50 lakh for one or more work in the life time of the society/trust can be spent.
  • MPLADS funding is not permissible where MP and his family members are office bearers(पदाधिकारी).
  • The relax grant of 1 crore for societies and charitable homes(deprived segments).
GUIDELINES FOR MPLADS BY MOSPI
  • FUNDS PROVIDED FOR THE FIRST INSTALMENT;-
    • Project implemented by government agencies- 75% of the project cost.
    • Non-governmental agencies- 60% of the project cost.
  • the entire amount would be released for smaller projects costing less than 2 lakh.
  • project costing less than 1 lakh no amount would be sanctioned with exception in case of essential projects.
  • list of complete works should be mentioned at district authority office and MPLADS website.
  • Citizens of India can file RTI to know about the status of funds and work.
  • Utilization of funds should be audited by charted accounted, local fund auditors or any statutory auditors.
  • regarding fun utilization review meeting should be held by MOSPI.
COVID-19 IMPACTS ON MPLADS.
  • The government of India suspended MPLADS funds for two year 2020 and 2021.
  • The government of India directed these funds to be transferred to the consolidated fund of India.
  • By suspending MPLADS, The government is seeking to gather around 7900 crores.
  • The opposition criticized this move.
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