Union Cabinet gives nod to Restoration and continuation of MPLADS

New Delhi, November 10

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved restoration and continuation of Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) which was discontinued in view of COVID-19 pandemic.

Briefing media in New Delhi today, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said, the funds will be released at the rate of two crore rupees per MP for remaining period of Financial Year 2021-22 in one installment and at the rate of five crore rupees per annum per MP during the next Financial Year to Financial Year 2025-26 in two installments of 2.5 crore rupees each.

He said, the decision was taken in view of economic recovery in the country.