- It is a scheme for the Member of Parliament to recommend development projects in their constituencies.
- The MP may recommend capital works projects in sectors such as infrastructure development, public health, sanitation, and water.
- Lok Sabha MPs can recommend projects in their constituencies, while Rajya Sabha MPs can apply for funds for projects anywhere in their state.
- Nominated MP’s can use them anywhere in India.
- Each MP gets ₹5 crore under the MPLAD funds.
- Emphasis is on creating durable assets as per the local needs.
- The MP’s discretion has been removed.
- The scheme was launched in 1993 and is fully funded by the central government and under the administrative control of the Ministry of Statistics.
- The scheme was launched in 1993 and is fully funded by the central government and under the administrative control of the Ministry of Statistics.
Source: The Hindu