Question : MPLADS



(a) whether the Government have any proposal to prepare drafting and design of roads and other development works to be accomplished under MPLADS;

(b) if so, the details thereof ; and

(c) the details of alternative steps being taken by the Government to undertake development work at such places where acquiring the required land for development work is difficult?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING, MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION, MINISTER OF STATE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS AND PUBLIC GRIEVANCES IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DISINVESTMENT (SHRI ARUN SHOURIE)

(a) Under MPLADS, construction of roads are executed by the District Heads on the recommendation of concerned Members of Parliament, subject to the established procedure of the State Government.

(b)&(c) Do not arise.