MPLADS: Rules, Fund Limit and Permitted Works
Why in the news
MPLADS is in the spotlight again after claims that some MPs misused the funds.
Key facts
- Launched: December 1993.
- Type: Central Sector Scheme, financed entirely by the Government of India.
- Limit: ₹5 crore per MP annually.
| Type of MP | Where works can be recommended |
|---|---|
| Lok Sabha MP | Own constituency |
| Rajya Sabha MP | Anywhere in the State/UT represented |
| Nominated MP | Anywhere in the country |
Permitted works
Durable community assets: drinking water, roads, bridges, culverts, school buildings, toilets, health infrastructure and community halls.
Exam angle
- Fully Centre-funded Central Sector Scheme.
- Nominated MPs have the widest geographic choice.