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Kerala, Odisha Lag in MPLADS Funds
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 01:53 AM
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Kerala and Odisha are among the states that have released the lowest share of MPLADS funds. These states have been slow in utilizing the funds allocated for local area development.
The Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) is a government initiative aimed at developing local areas. However, some states have been slow in releasing the allocated funds. Kerala and Odisha are among the states that have released the lowest share of MPLADS funds. This has raised concerns about the effective utilization of these funds for local area development. The slow release of funds can hinder the development of local infrastructure and amenities.