Lok Sabha Question No. 5420 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-25
Subject: Implementation of Government Schemes in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
Ministry: STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Asked by: Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.5420 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.03.2026

## IMPLEMENTATION OF GOVERNMENT SCHEMES IN DADRA & NAGAR

HAVELI AND DAMAN & DIU

5420. SHRI PATEL UMESHBHAI BABUBHAI:

Will the Minister of STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Ministry has issued any guidelines for the implementation  of  Government  schemes  in  the  Union  Territory  of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu during the last one year;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including the date of issue, comprehensive details of schemes covered under these guidelines and  the list  of  the  various  Government  departments  covered thereunder;
- (c) whether  the  Ministry has  prescribed  any  new  criteria for monitoring and reporting implementation of the said schemes and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  the  local  Member  of  Parliament  has  been  formally apprised of these amendments; and
- (e)  if so, the details of the communication sent in this regard and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS  AND  PROGRAMME  IMPLEMENTATION;  MINISTER  OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND  MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  CULTURE  (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a) to (e) The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation administers two schemes namely Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), and Capacity Development Scheme.

The  Ministry has not issued any separate guidelines for the implementation of these schemes in the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu during the past one year.

The  Ministry  revised  the  MPLADS  guidelines  with  effect  from 01.04.2023, which are applicable to all stakeholders, including the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. These guidelines  have  been  further  updated  from  time  to  time  through amendments, and is made available on the official MPLADS website (www.mplads.mospi.gov.in). The MPLADS scheme has a strong monitoring framework operating at  the  Central,  State/UT,  Nodal  District,  and  Implementing  Agency levels, with clearly defined roles and responsibilities. These roles are detailed in Chapter 4 of the MPLADS Guidelines, 2023. To ensure that works are sanctioned, executed, and completed on time and in full compliance with the scheme guidelines, the Ministry regularly issues advisories to State Nodal Authorities and conducts monthly as well as quarterly review meetings with State/UT Governments and District Authorities. With the operationalization of the eSAKSHI portal for fund flow and project  monitoring,  real-time  tracking  of  works  has  significantly improved transparency and strengthened oversight of the Scheme. The Ministry also conducts All-India and zonal workshops to review progress, address bottlenecks, and enhance the overall efficiency of scheme implementation.

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