Consider the following statements about MPLADS:1. It is a Central sponsored scheme.2. It was launched in 2014.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D

Notes:

About MPLADS

Launched in 1993, it is a central sector scheme for MPs to recommend works of developmental nature in their constituencies
Objective:Creating durable community assets based on locally felt needs.
Parent Body:Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI)
The funds – Rs. 5 crore/annum/MP – under the scheme are non-lapsable.
Funds are released in the form of grants in-aid directly to the district authorities.
MPs have only recommendatory role and the district authority is empowered to examine the eligibility of works, select the implementing agencies & monitor it.

Source: EPIC August 2021