With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the…

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 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. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 3 and 4 only
  3. 1, 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 4 only

Solution

MPLADS funds focus on creation of durable assets (1 correct). 15% of entitlement is earmarked for SC areas and 7.5% for ST areas (2 correct). Funds are non-lapsable and can be carried forward (3 incorrect). District Authority must inspect at least 10% of works annually (4 correct). Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 4 only.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2020

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