(a) whether the MPLAD funds have been utilised by MPs in their respective Lok Sabha Constituencies;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
(c) whether the district nodal agencies in some of the districts are not sensitive in implementation of the mandate of MPLAD funds;
(d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken against such authorities; and
(e) the details of quantum of money utilised during 16th Lok Sabha State-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)
(a) and (b)The Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds is released to MPs to recommend works in their constituencies. Accordingly the funds are utilized by the District Authorities on the recommended works of Hon’ble MPs. However, MPs may also recommend works upto Rs. 25.00 lakh per annum from their annual entitlement outside their constituency and can also give consent to utilize funds outside their constituency in case of natural calamity upto Rs. 1.00 crore.
A statement indicating state-wise utilization of MPLADS funds in respect of the 16th Lok Sabha is annexed.
(c) and (d) Implementation of the MPLADS in the field is undertaken by the District Authorities in accordance with the State Government’s technical, administrative and financial rules. Sanction, rejection and completion of the work are to be done by the District Authorities as per the time line stipulated in MPLADS guidelines.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation holds annual review meeting in addition to regular correspondence with State Government to emphasize timely completion of works and utilization of funds. Wherever delay, violation of Guidelines etc. in implementation of works come to the notice, the State Government/ District Authority are requested to take the appropriate action.
(e) Reply to parts (a) and (b) is referred.
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