The Union Cabinet has decided not to operate Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) for two years (2020-21 and 2021-22). These funds will be used to strengthen Government’s efforts in managing the challenges and adverse impact of COVID19 in the country.
Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020
The Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme was launched on 23 December 1993. It was administered by the Ministry of Rural Development. The scheme enables the Members of Parliaments (MP) to recommend developmental work in their constituencies to create durable community assets based on locally felt needs.
