Non-operation of MPLADS fund approved

Non-operation of MPLADS fund approved

Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Polity; Health 

In News:

• The Central government has approved Non-operation of MPLADS for two years (2020-21 and 2021-22) for managing COVID 19. 

Key takeaways:

• These funds will be used to strengthen Government’s efforts in managing the challenges and adverse impact of COVID19 in the country. 

Important value additions:

MPLADS fund

• It is a scheme formulated by the Government of India that enables the members of parliaments (MP) to recommend developmental work in their constituencies. 
• The emphasis is on creating durable community assets based on locally felt needs.
• The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) looks into its working.
• The funds released under the scheme are non-lapsable.
• The annual MPLADS fund entitlement per MP constituency is Rs. 5 crore.