Q33.
With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct? 1. MPLADS funds must be used to create durable sets like physical infrastructure for health, education, etc 2. A specified portion of each MP fund must benefit SC/ST populations 3. MPLADS funds are sanctioned on yearly basis and the unused funds cannot be carried forward to the next year. 4. The district authority must inspect at least 10% of all work under implementation every year. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer
D
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme is for development works and creation of durable community assets. The emphasis is on creation of durable community assets based on locally felt needs in the arenas of roads, electricity, drinking water, health and education etc. The recommendations of the works are made by the Members of Parliament for the betterment of the community. These works are executed by District Authorities in accordance with the respective State Government’s financial, technical and administrative rules. The scheme was announced in 1993. Initially the MPLADS was under the control of the Ministry of Rural Development. The MPLAD Scheme was transferred to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation in October 1994. The annual MPLADS fund entitlement per MP constituency is Rs. 5 crores. Lok Sabha Members can recommend works within their Constituencies. Elected Members of Rajya Sabha can recommend works within the State of Election.