Non-NDA parties asked why Centre was taking away MPLADS funds for two years but continuing central vista projects
2 min read16 Sep 2020Most Lok Sabha MPs tend to save their funds in the early part of their term, only to boost spending just before their elections, but this may not be a winning strategy.
3 min read19 Aug 2017The committee noted the latest GDP data released by the CSO has raised more questions than providing answers and inputs on the momentum of economic activities across the country
2 min read29 Apr 2016Statistics minister V.K. Singh says a new integrated MPLADS website has been developed to monitor critical aspects such as fund release and utilization
1 min read28 Apr 2016The MPs' local area development scheme lets them spend Rs5 crore a year in their constituencies, but more than half don't use any of the funds
4 min read29 Jun 2015The MPs who have spent the most are Milind Deora and Eknath Gaikwad, who used up Rs13.3 crore each
1 min read17 Apr 2014MPs can fund work from discretionary quota
2 min read24 Jan 2012Cabinet approves FM phase 3; MP fund increased
1 min read7 Jul 2011The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared