With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct?
- 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 a 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.
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.3 and 4 only
- C.1, 2 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 4 only
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: D. 1, 2 and 4 only
The MPLADS scheme mandates the creation of durable assets contributing to community development, such as infrastructure for health and education. A significant portion of the allocated funds is earmarked for the development of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes populations. While funds are released periodically, they are allowed to be carried forward to subsequent years, meaning statement 3 is incorrect. Regular inspections by the district authorities are crucial to ensure the proper implementation of projects, with a minimum percentage of works being monitored.
Source: UPSC gs1 2020