MPLADS Scheme Guidelines
Question
With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 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.
Options
1 and 2 only
3 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation
MPLADS focuses on the creation of durable community assets (Statement 1 is correct). 15% and 7.5% of the funds are mandated for areas inhabited by SC and ST populations respectively (Statement 2 is correct). The funds are non-lapsable, meaning unused funds are carried forward to the next year (Statement 3 is incorrect). The District Authority is responsible for inspecting at least 10% of the works under implementation every year (Statement 4 is correct). > One-line conceptual takeaway: MPLADS funds are non-lapsable and carry specific utilization mandates for marginalized communities. Answer: (d).
Question details
Year
2020
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q3
Subject
Economy
Sub-topic
Government Schemes & Welfare
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Current-affairs-linked
Source hint
MPLADS Guidelines suspension during COVID-19
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