MPLAD funds for Schools and NGOS/VOs

NEW DELHI (PIB) --- The Government has allowed MS-Office Software as per DGS&D rate contract, to Government and Government Aided Educational Institutions, including training comprising 24-48 working hours of learning period, on the above software to two teachers per school.

MPs may recommend an amount up to Rs.22 lakh in all per annum from their MPLADS fund, to purchase books for schools, colleges and public libraries belonging to Central, States/UTs and Local Self Government as per break up given in recent circular. These institutes will not be entitled for recommendation of books in the subsequent year, but will be eligible in the 3rd year again. The recommendations made in this context will be examined/approved by a Committee chaired by District Education Officer.


An MP can recommend funds, only upto Rs.50 lakh in all, in a financial year from MPLADS funds for works to various Societies/Trusts. However, not more than Rs.25 lakh can be spent from MPLADS fund for one or more works of a particular Society/Trust in the lifetime of that Society/Trust.