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 (with certain exemptions) are generally not permitted under this scheme. 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 enhance community welfare. The execution of these works is carried out by District Authorities in accordance with the financial, technical, and administrative rules set by 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, issued in June 2016, 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 Members of Parliament
• Execution by District Authorities

All categories of beneficiaries are eligible to apply.

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 MPLADS website or the Beneficiary Data Portal.