| dc.description.abstract | The Members of Legislative Assembly Local Area Development Scheme (MLALADS) enables each
MLA to undertake developmental actions in his/her constituency through centrally allocated funds
amounting to around 2 crore per year, the exact expense is capped varying by the state. It is modeled
after MPLADS which started in 1994.
The works undertaken in this scheme are towards “creating durable community assets satisfying
locally felt needs.”1 The projects undertaken could belong to any broad category from construction of
institutions like schools, subways, community halls etc. to provision of services like street lighting,
computers in schools, toilets etc.
Though a lot of constituencies are in need of civic amenities and reforms, only 50% of the allocated
funds are generally spent.1 Some of the pre-identified problems include “storming” i.e., the MLAs
spend the most in the last two years and least in first year after elections and calling off projects
midway the tender process, which delays the implementation phase. The challenge lies in ensuring
that the projects undertaken and the funds spent truly represent constituency’s needs. | en_US |
