The Government of India instituted in 1993
the policy of providing funds to Members
of Parliament for attending to important
location-specific needs. The fund, known
as the Member of Parliament Local Area
Development Scheme (MPLADS), is utilised
by Members of Parliament for fulfilling the
essential requirements of the local population
through the State Government and its officers.
No money goes directly through the Member
of Parliament; Members can only identify and
suggest projects to be supported by MPLADS.