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Lok Sabha passes bill to cut MPs’ salaries amid uproar over MPLADS

Non-NDA parties asked why Centre was taking away MPLADS funds for two years but continuing central vista projects

2 min read16 Sep 2020
Politics

Does development spending affect an MP’s chances of re-election?

Most 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 2017
Politics

Set up committee to adopt acceptable GDP methodology: Panel

The 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 2016
Politics

Finance ministry may hike MPLADS fund to Rs25 crore a year: V.K. Singh

Statistics 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 2016
Opinion

MPs can boost digital inclusion

The 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 2015
Politics

Mumbai MPs fail to fully utilise MPLADS fund

The MPs who have spent the most are Milind Deora and Eknath Gaikwad, who used up Rs13.3 crore each

1 min read17 Apr 2014
Politics

MPs can fund work from discretionary quota

MPs can fund work from discretionary quota

2 min read24 Jan 2012
Opinion

Views | Helping our MPs learn

Views | Helping our MPs learn

3 min read23 Jan 2012
Politics

Cabinet approves FM phase 3; MP fund increased

Cabinet approves FM phase 3; MP fund increased

1 min read7 Jul 2011
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Quick Edit | A bonanza for MPs?

Quick Edit | A bonanza for MPs?

1 min read12 Mar 2011
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