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MPLADS Scheme Guidelines
The Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) has come into focus following recent allegations of MPs recommending works outside their constituencies. The issue has highlighted provisions and limits under the latest MPLADS guidelines.
Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS):
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Nature | Central Sector Scheme known as the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme |
| Launch Year | Launched in 1993 |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation |
| Annual Entitlement | Each MP can recommend developmental works worth Rs. 5 crore per year |
| Objective | Creation of durable community assets such as roads, school buildings, and water facilities |
| Digital Platform | eSAKSHI portal launched on April 1, 2023, for end-to-end implementation and transparency |
| Powers of MPs | MPs identify and recommend developmental works, generally within their constituencies |
| Works Outside Constituency | Permitted up to Rs. 50 lakh per financial year, increased to Rs. 1 crore in case of a severe calamity |
| Eligibility by MP Category | Lok Sabha MPs within constituencies; Rajya Sabha MPs in districts of their elected State; Nominated MPs in districts of any one State |
| Social Mandate | Minimum 15% works in Scheduled Caste areas and 7.5% in Scheduled Tribe areas |
| Funding Nature | Fully funded by the Government of India |
| Sectors Covered | Funds utilised across 11 specified sectors including infrastructure, education, and health |
| Convergence Provision | MPLADS works may be converged with Central or State schemes, with other scheme funds used first |
| Implementation Mechanism | MP selects a Nodal District; funds released directly to the District Authority in two instalments |
| Execution Responsibility | District Authority selects implementing agencies and ensures timely and quality execution |
| Public Accountability | Completed works opened for public use with mandatory display plaque carrying scheme and MP details |
| Innovation Initiative | One MP – One Idea initiative encourages selection of three innovative community-driven projects annually |