<p>Under the scheme, MPs now can recommend for any eligible projects of up to Rs 10 lakh annually in or outside their state or Union Territory (UT), a move which is aimed at fostering unity among states.<br /><br />Earlier, the projects they were able to take up outside the area from where they have been elected were only related to cultural and educational activities. <br /><br />The work ambit under the scheme is being enlarged to give MPs a larger choice of projects under the scheme. The government has recently allowed spending of MPLAD fund in assisting the physically challenged which has received wide appreciation, sources pointed out.<br /><br />As per the new guidelines, an MP’s contribution for a Trust or society has been raised from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 50 lakh in a financial year which will allow availability of larger amount for development activities in villages and townships. <br /><br />In the case of works undertaken by the government agencies, the entire sum of up to <br />Rs 2 lakh would be released as advance in one installment. <br /><br />If the state government rules allowed giving advance of 100 per cent, even the Rs 2 lakh ceiling could be exceeded.<br /><br />If the work is undertaken by private players, the district authorities can release funds up to 60 per cent of the sanctioned amount as first installment.</p>
<p>Under the scheme, MPs now can recommend for any eligible projects of up to Rs 10 lakh annually in or outside their state or Union Territory (UT), a move which is aimed at fostering unity among states.<br /><br />Earlier, the projects they were able to take up outside the area from where they have been elected were only related to cultural and educational activities. <br /><br />The work ambit under the scheme is being enlarged to give MPs a larger choice of projects under the scheme. The government has recently allowed spending of MPLAD fund in assisting the physically challenged which has received wide appreciation, sources pointed out.<br /><br />As per the new guidelines, an MP’s contribution for a Trust or society has been raised from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 50 lakh in a financial year which will allow availability of larger amount for development activities in villages and townships. <br /><br />In the case of works undertaken by the government agencies, the entire sum of up to <br />Rs 2 lakh would be released as advance in one installment. <br /><br />If the state government rules allowed giving advance of 100 per cent, even the Rs 2 lakh ceiling could be exceeded.<br /><br />If the work is undertaken by private players, the district authorities can release funds up to 60 per cent of the sanctioned amount as first installment.</p>
