51. With reference to Members of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD)Scheme
i) The Nominated Members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha may select any District in the Country for implementation of their choice of work under the scheme.
ii) The funds released under the scheme are non-lapsable.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
51. With reference to Members of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD)Scheme
i) The Nominated Members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha may select any District in the Country for implementation of their choice of work under the scheme.
ii) The funds released under the scheme are non-lapsable.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
The correct option is C c) Both i and ii
Ans 51.C
Explanation: The Members of Parliament Local Area Development Division is entrusted with the responsibility of implementation of Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS). Under the scheme, each MP has the choice to suggest to the District Collector for, 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 where he/she has been elected.
The Nominated Members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha may select any District in the Country for implementation of their choice of work under the scheme. The Department has issued the guidelines on Scheme Concept, implementation, and monitoring. The Department has initiated all necessary steps to ensure that the scheme is successfully implemented in the field.
The funds released under the scheme are non-lapsable. This means that if the is not spent in that year, it will be carried forward to the subsequent years, subject to eligibility
c) Both i and ii
Ans 51.C
Explanation: The Members of Parliament Local Area Development Division is entrusted with the responsibility of implementation of Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS). Under the scheme, each MP has the choice to suggest to the District Collector for, 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 where he/she has been elected.
The Nominated Members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha may select any District in the Country for implementation of their choice of work under the scheme. The Department has issued the guidelines on Scheme Concept, implementation, and monitoring. The Department has initiated all necessary steps to ensure that the scheme is successfully implemented in the field.
The funds released under the scheme are non-lapsable. This means that if the is not spent in that year, it will be carried forward to the subsequent years, subject to eligibility
