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Revised MPLADS Guidelines

12 Aug 2025 GS 2 Govt schemes & initiatives
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Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation – Revised MPLADS Guidelines, 2023

Background

  • MPLADS: Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme.

  • Annual entitlement: ₹5 crore per MP since 2011–12.

  • Earlier: Funds released in two instalments of ₹2.5 crore each to District Authorities.

  • From 1 April 2023: Launch of eSAKSHI portal → full ₹5 crore released in one instalment at the start of the financial year or MP’s term (as per Ministry of Finance guidelines).

  • Equal entitlement for all MPs irrespective of constituency’s location (rural/urban) or population size.

Revised Guidelines, 2023 – Key Provisions

  1. Timelines

    • Clear deadlines for sanction and completion of projects recommended by MPs.

  2. Monitoring & Accountability

    • Central and State Departments, along with other implementing agencies, have defined monitoring mandates.

    • Periodic inspections and reviews to assess progress and quality.

  3. Documentation & Auditing

    • Mandatory proper documentation of work.

    • Auditing to ensure compliance and prevent misuse.

  4. Delegation of Powers 

    • State/UT Governments must delegate full technical, financial, and administrative sanction powers to the Implementing District Authority for faster execution.

  5. Stakeholder Input

    • Ministry continuously examines new suggestions from stakeholders, including proposals to revise entitlement.

Significance

  • Ensures faster fund flow and quick project implementation.

  • Enhances transparency, accountability, and asset quality.

  • Reduces delays caused by multiple approval levels.

Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)

Launch: 1993–94
Type: Ongoing Central Sector Scheme
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI)

Objective

Enables MPs to recommend works for creation of durable community assets based on locally felt needs in priority areas:

  • Drinking water

  • Education

  • Public health

  • Sanitation

  • Roads, etc.

Key Features

  1. Funding

    • Fully funded by Government of India.

    • Annual entitlement: ₹5 crore per MP constituency.

    • Social equity norms:

      • Min. 15% of entitlement for Scheduled Caste (SC) areas.

      • Min. 7.5% for Scheduled Tribe (ST) areas.

  2. Works Eligibility

    • Focus on durable assets; certain non-durable items also allowed per guidelines.

    • Trusts/societies for tribal welfare: ceiling of ₹75 lakh (with conditions).

  3. Coverage by MPs

    • Lok Sabha MPs: Works within constituency.

    • Rajya Sabha MPs: Works within State of election (some exceptions).

    • Nominated MPs: Works anywhere in India.

  4. One MP – One Idea

    • Annual constituency-level competition for innovative development ideas.

    • Awards: Top 3 ideas get cash prizes; next 5 get certificates.

Implementation Mechanism

  • Nodal District: MP to choose and inform MoSPI, State Govt., and District Magistrate.

  • Fund Flow: Earlier—two instalments of ₹2.5 crore each; from April 2023, via eSAKSHI—full ₹5 crore in one instalment at the start of the year/term.

  • Recommendation Process: MP sends recommendations on letterhead to District Authority.

  • In case, recommendations received by the District Authority exceeds the entitlement of the MP, priority will be as per the principle of first received to be first considered.

  • Project Sanction:

    • All eligible works to be sanctioned within 75 days of recommendation.

    • If rejected, MP to be informed within 45 days with reasons.

  • Execution: Implementing Agency selected by District Authority for quality and timely completion.

  • Convergence: Can combine with funds from Central/State schemes or local bodies; other funds to be used first.

  • Visibility: All works to have a permanent plaque mentioning “Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme Work” with cost, dates, and MP’s name.

Cancellation of Sanctioned Works

  • An MP can request cancellation of a sanctioned work only if:

    • The work has not started execution.

    • The cancellation will not cause any contractual or financial liability to the Government.

Abandonment / Stoppage of Works in Progress

  • If a project already in progress needs to be stopped for compelling reasons:

    • The case must be sent to the State Nodal Department with full justification.

    • The State Nodal Department will decide and inform both the Government of India and the concerned MP.

Restriction on Changes

  • Once a work has started, the MP cannot change it, even if re-elected in the next term.

In addition, certain special items of works and works of non durable nature are also permitted under the 'Guidelines on MPLADS', such as convergence with, MGNREGA, Khelo India and for welfare of differently abled persons, Purchase of Computers, Ambulances/Herse Vans, Books for Schools, Colleges and Public Libraries, New Borings in place of Hand Pumps, Railway Halt Station, Shelters for imparting training for skill development etc. 

The 'Guidelines on MPLADS' provides for utilizing the funds in the areas affected by the Natural and Man-made calamities for rehabilitation work as may be recommended by Members of Parliament. 


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