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    Question

    MPLAD transferred to min of statistics and programme

    implementation from which of the following ministry ?
    A Min of Housing & Urban Affairs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Min of Rural Development Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Min Parliamentary Affairs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Min of Power Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E NITI Ayog Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Initially, Ministry of Rural Development was the nodal ministry for this scheme. In October 1994, this scheme was transferred to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The objective of MPLADS is to enable MPs to recommend works of developmental nature with emphasis on creation of durable community assets in the areas of national priorities, viz., drinking water facility; education; electricity facility; health and family welfare; irrigation facility; non-conventional energy severs; railways, roads.

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