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With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct?
- MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructure for health, education, etc.
- A specified portion of each MP’s fund must benefit SC/ST populations
- MPLADS funds are sanctioned on yearly basis and the unused funds cannot be carried forward to the next years
- The district authority must inspect at least 10% of all works under implementation every year
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 4 — 1, 2 and 4 only
The MPLADS scheme focuses on creating durable community assets, mandates reservation of funds for SC/ST areas, and requires district-level inspection of works. Statement 3 is incorrect because MPLADS funds are non-lapsable and can be carried forward to subsequent years.
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructure for health, education, and other community facilities.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: At least 15% of MPLADS entitlement must be allocated for SC population areas and 7.5% for ST population areas.
❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: MPLADS funds are non-lapsable; unused funds can be carried forward to subsequent years.
✅ Statement 4 – Correct: The District Authority must inspect at least 10% of all works under implementation every year.
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