https://heraldgoa.in/review/where-should-mplads-go/222320
WHERE SHOULD MPLADS GO?
The Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) was formulated by the Government of India on December 23, 1993. Under this, the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Division is entrusted with the responsibility of implementation of MPLADS. Under the scheme, each MP has the choice to suggest to the District Collector for development works to the tune of Rs 5 crore per annum to be taken up in his/her constituency. The Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament can recommend works in one or more districts in the State from the MP has been elected. With the conclusion of Lok Sabha elections 2024 and the results also declared, JULIO D’SILVA finds out the essence of the MPLADS and the expectations of the voters regarding the areas where the newly elected MPs will utilise their funds and also analyse how the money was spent by the previous South Goa MP, Francisco Sardinha during the tenure of previous Lok Sabha between 2019-2024
