13th March, 2003
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation  


WORK UNDER MPLADS IN MADHYA PRADESH


RAJYA SABHA

As per information received from district authorities upto 28.2.2003, a total of 41,454 works at an estimated cost of Rs. 52,959 lakh have been sanctioned under MPLADS in the State of Madhya Pradesh.

Percentage utilization of MPLADS funds in the State of Madhya Pradesh in the last three years is given below:

As on Percentage Utilization

      1. 70.2%
      2. 79.8%

      1. 83.0%

The funds have been utilized on various projects taken up under the Scheme. The details of the types of projects taken up are available in the districts.

Three complaints about misuse of MPLAD funds were received from Members of Parliament from the State of Madhya Pradesh. As and when such complaints are received, these are referred to the State Governments/Heads of the Districts concerned for appropriate action.

This information was given by Shri S.B.Mookherjee, Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation in a written reply to a question by Shri P.K.Maheshwari in Rajya Sabha today.