Enhancement of MPs’ development fund key topic selected by Parliamentary panel for study
A parliamentary committee has selected six new subjects for study, including the potential enhancement of the MP Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) fund. The panel aims to address technological hurdles in fund disbursement and evaluate the scheme's overall effectiveness.
Why it matters
Increasing the MPLADS fund is a significant policy debate as MPs seek more resources for local development projects amidst stagnant allocations since 2011.
Enhancement of MPs’ development fund key topic selected by Parliamentary panel for study left A view of the Parliament building in New Delhi. Image used for representation purpose only. File The Hindu The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/hwf3bx/article67730690.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/NKV-NewParliament.JPG The committee will examine the guidelines governing the release of MPLADS funds and assess the need to enhance the allocation under the scheme New Delhi A parliamentary committee has selected six subjects for detailed examination, including enhancement of the MP Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) allocation, timely execution of development works and technological hurdles in fund disbursement. The feasibility of convergence between MPLADS and the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) scheme under the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, is another key subject selected for examination.
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