1. MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructure for health, education, etc.
2. A specified portion of each MP's 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 works under implementation every year.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
Solution:On 3rd December, 1993 Prime Minister had announced the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS). The objective of the scheme is to enable MPs to recommend works of developmental nature with emphasis on the creation of durable community assets like physical infrastructure for health, education, sanitation, road and drinking water etc. Hence, statement (1) is correct.MPs recommend every year, works costing at least 15% of the MPLADS entitlement for the year for areas inhabited by Scheduled Caste popolation and 7.5% for areas inhabited by Scheduled Tribe population. Hence, statement (2) is correct. Funds released under MPLADS are non-lapsable i.e. if the money is not used, it gets carried to the next year. Hence, statement (3) is incorrect.
The district authority is responsible for overall coordination and supervision of the scheme and inspect at least 10% of all works under implementation every year. Hence, statement (4) is correct.
