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Politics
Tripura Ranks Lowest in Northeast for MPLAD Fund Use
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 06 Jul 2026, 07:16 AM
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Tripura has reported the lowest utilisation rate of MPLAD funds among all northeastern states, despite state MPs reportedly showing higher utilisation.
Tripura has emerged as the state with the poorest utilisation of Member of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) funds in the entire Northeast region. This indicates a significant shortfall in the implementation of development projects funded through this scheme within the state.
The data highlights a concerning trend for Tripura, which lags behind its neighbouring states in effectively deploying these crucial development funds. The MPLAD scheme is designed to enable MPs to recommend development projects in their constituencies, making efficient utilisation vital for local progress.
While specific figures for overall state utilisation are not detailed, the report points to a discrepancy, suggesting that while the state as a whole ranks lowest, individual MPs from Tripura might be performing better in utilising their allocated funds. Further details on the comparative performance of individual MPs and the reasons for the state's low ranking are not provided in the initial information.
The data highlights a concerning trend for Tripura, which lags behind its neighbouring states in effectively deploying these crucial development funds. The MPLAD scheme is designed to enable MPs to recommend development projects in their constituencies, making efficient utilisation vital for local progress.
While specific figures for overall state utilisation are not detailed, the report points to a discrepancy, suggesting that while the state as a whole ranks lowest, individual MPs from Tripura might be performing better in utilising their allocated funds. Further details on the comparative performance of individual MPs and the reasons for the state's low ranking are not provided in the initial information.