Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme

The Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme is designed for development works and the creation of durable community assets. Individual benefits and movable & non-durable assets are generally not allowed under the scheme, with certain exemptions. The focus is on creating durable community assets based on local needs in areas such as roads, electricity, drinking water, health, and education. Recommendations for these works are made by Members of Parliament to improve the community. The execution of these works is carried out by District Authorities in accordance with the financial, technical, and administrative rules of the respective State Government. The implementation of the scheme is governed by the Guidelines on MPLADS, which were first issued in February 1994 and have been updated periodically, with the last update in May 2014. The current guidelines incorporate recommendations from Parliamentary committees, observations from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, and feedback from Members of Parliament and State Governments during review meetings. The June 2016 guidelines also include instructions for implementing schemes announced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, such as the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Accessible India Campaign, water conservation through rainwater harvesting, and Sansad Aadarsh Gram Yojana.

• Development of durable community assets
• Focus on local needs in various sectors
• Recommendations made by elected representatives
• Execution by District Authorities

All categories of beneficiaries are eligible to apply under this scheme.

Individual benefits and movable & non-durable assets are generally not allowed under the scheme.

Online

Applications can be made online or offline. For more information, visit the Department website or the Beneficiary data portal.