Current context: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has issued a circular granting one-time dispensation for utilizing funds under the MPLAD scheme to address the challenges in the fight against COVID-19.
a. 1 crore
b. 5 crores
c. 15 crores
d. 20 crores
- The Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) will facilitate Members of Parliament to recommend funds for:
- Purchase of equipments for Government Hospitals / Dispensaries for medical testing and screening of patients like Infra-Red thermometers.
- Facilitate in setting up other related facilities in their respective constituencies
- CORONA testing kits approved by M/o Health and Family Welfare
- ICU Ventilator and Isolation/ Quarantine Wards
- The Members of Parliament (MP) 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 in his/her constituency, for works to the tune of Rs.5 Crores per annum.
- The Nominated Members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha may select any one or more Districts from any one State in the Country.
Question:
Q.1 Under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), the Members of Parliamenthas the choice to suggest to the District Collector in his/her constituency, for works to the tune of Rs.____________ per annum?a. 1 crore
b. 5 crores
c. 15 crores
d. 20 crores
