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Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Members of the Parliament (MPs) sanction, execute and complete works under the scheme.” option2=”Nominated Members of the Parliament can recommend works for implementation anywhere in the country.” option3=”The scheme is fully funded by the Government of India.” option4=”The annual entitlement per MP is \u20b9 5 crore.” correct=”option1″]<\/p>\n

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\nUnder the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), Members of Parliament (MPs) *recommend* works for implementation. The *District Authority* is responsible for sanctioning, executing, and completing the recommended works. Option A is incorrect as it states that MPs sanction, execute, and complete the works themselves.
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\n– MPLADS is a Central Sector Scheme.
\n– The funds are released directly to the District Authority.
\n– Nominated Members of Parliament can recommend works for implementation anywhere in the country. (Option B is correct)
\n– The scheme is fully funded by the Government of India. (Option C is correct)
\n– The annual entitlement per MP was \u20b9 5 crore (Note: This was the case before the scheme was suspended temporarily from April 2020 onwards and then restored with reduced entitlement). (Option D is correct based on the typical understanding of the scheme prior to the suspension).
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\nThe MPLADS guidelines detail the nature of works permissible (creation of durable community assets), fund flow, monitoring mechanisms, etc. The scheme aims to enable MPs to recommend works of developmental nature with emphasis on the creation of durable community assets based on locally felt needs.
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