Committee members demand increasing MPLADS annual allocation from ₹5 crore to ₹20 crore
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Fiscal decentralization and grassroots development: a GS3 case study on discretionary spending and project execution.
Why in news
The committee on MPLADS, headed by K. Suresh, is reviewing fund disbursement hurdles and has received demands to increase the annual MPLADS allocation from ₹5 crore to ₹18-20 crore.
Background
The committee is examining six subjects for 2026-27, including project execution and convergence with the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) under the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025. The panel is specifically reviewing fund disbursement hurdles via the E-SAKSHI portal.
Facts for Prelims
- FactCurrent annual allocation for MPLADS: ₹5 crore
- FactProposed annual allocation demand: ₹18 crore to ₹20 crore
- S&TE-SAKSHI: Portal used for monitoring fund disbursement hurdles
- Act / BillVB-G RAM G Act, 2025: Governs the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)
Prelims practice question
Which portal is being reviewed by the committee to monitor hurdles in the disbursement of MPLADS funds?
- (a)BHARATKOSH
- (b)PRAGATI
- (c)E-SAKSHI
- (d)SANKALP
Show answer
Answer: (c) E-SAKSHI — The note specifies that the panel is reviewing fund disbursement hurdles via the E-SAKSHI portal.
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the efficacy of the MPLADS in grassroots development and discuss the implications of increasing its annual allocation on localized infrastructure and employment.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal decentralization: Balancing localized discretionary spending with standardized developmental priorities
- Convergence bottlenecks: Challenges in aligning MPLADS funds with specific mission-based schemes like VB-G RAM G
- Monitoring gaps: Limitations of digital portals in tracking project execution at the village level
Keywords: Fiscal Decentralization · Grassroots Development · Convergence · Discretionary Spending · Project Execution
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