Basic Economic Data

 MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT LOCAL AREA DEVELOPMENT SCHEME

  • MPLADS was launched by the Government of India on 23rd December, 1993 to provide a mechanism for Members of Parliament to recommend works of developmental nature for creation of durable community assets and for provision of basic facilities including community infrastructure.
  • Initially the MPLADS was under the control of Ministry of Rural Development. The subject relating to the MPLAD Scheme was transferred to this Ministry in October, 1994.
  • The scheme is governed by a set of Guidelines, which have been comprehensively revised from time to time. The present Guidelines were issued in August 2012.

      THE SALIENT FEATURES OF THE MPLAD SCHEME ARE AS FOLLOWS:

    • MPLADS is a plan scheme fully funded by Government of India, under which funds are released in the form of Grant-in-aid, as special Central Assistance to States.
    • In 1993-94, when the scheme was launched, an amount of Rs5 lakh per MP was allotted which was enhanced to 1 crore per MP per annum from 1994-95 and to Rs. 2 crore from 1998-99. This was further increased to Rs. 5 crore from 2011-12.
    • MPLADS funds is released in two installments of 25 crore each by the Government of India directly to the District Authorities for execution of the eligible works recommended by the MPs, by following the State Government administrative, technical and financial rules.
    • The funds released under the scheme are non-lapsablee., the funds not released in a particular year will be carried forward for making releases in the subsequent years.
    • The Lok Sabha Members shall 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 can recommend works for implementation anywhere in the country.
    • Right from the inception of the scheme, works for creation of durable assets of national priorities viz. drinking water, primary education, Public health, sanitation and roads etc. have been given priority.
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