2020 · Q47
Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)?
General KnowledgeCurrent Affairs
- AMembers of the Parliament (MPs) sanction, execute and complete works under the scheme.
- BNominated Members of the Parliament can recommend works for implementation anywhere in the country.
- CThe scheme is fully funded by the Government of India. `
- DThe annual entitlement per MP is 5 crore.
Explanation
Under MPLADS, Members of Parliament only recommend works; it is the District Authority that sanctions, executes and completes them. Statement A wrongly attributes sanctioning and execution to MPs, so it is not correct. Nominated MPs can recommend works anywhere in India (B), the scheme is fully centrally funded (C), and the annual entitlement is Rs 5 crore per MP (D). Hence A.