No MPLADS for Two Years (2020-21 and 2021-22) for Managing COVID 19 – Rs. 7000 crs plus Impact on Development Funds and Ongoing Projects

As a part of Government’s continued efforts to contain spread of COVID 19, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on 6 April 2020 has decided not to operate Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) for two years (2020-21 and 2021-22). These funds will be used to strengthen Government’s efforts in managing the challenges and adverse impact of COVID19 in the country.