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.
