Where the money comes from, where it goes.
An MLA's office has limited funds — and they should be public. This page explains the scheme, our proposed allocation, and our commitment to publish every sanctioned work, with location and status, every quarter.
What an MLA actually controls
Uttar Pradesh MLAs have access to the MLA Local Area Development (MLA-LAD) scheme. The current per-MLA annual allocation under this scheme is in the region of ₹1.5–2 crore/year. (Exact figure changes with state-budget revisions; we will publish the figure that applies in our term as soon as the government notifies it.)
In addition, MLAs can recommend certain discretionary grants and have influence (not control) over state-budgeted works in their constituency.
The MLA-LAD scheme is distinct from MPLADS, which applies to MPs. Sources: UP Government notifications; Election Commission of India disclosures by sitting MLAs.
Proposed allocation, by pillar
This is our proposed split. It is directional — actual allocations depend on works proposed by departments and citizen grievances routed through the grievance cell.
| Pillar | Allocation | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 35% | roads, drainage, lighting, public Wi-Fi, sanitation |
| Education | 25% | schools, smart classrooms, teacher vacancies, career counselling |
| Water & Health | 20% | PHC upgrades, water-quality testing, telemedicine, ambulance |
| Youth & Jobs | 10% | skill centres, apprenticeship fair, FPO support |
| Safety, Justice, Inclusion | 10% | public hearings, grievance portal, Mahila Nyay |
| Reserve | — | For unspent / emergency / matching grants from state / centre schemes (e.g., Jal Jeevan, PMGSY, MGNREGS). |
What we'll publish, every quarter
- Sanctions register — every work sanctioned under MLA-LAD during the quarter, with location, amount, contractor, and expected completion date.
- Status update — for every sanctioned work, current status (not started / in progress / completed / delayed), with reason for delay.
- Grievance report — total tickets opened this quarter, % resolved within 30 days, top three categories.
- Public-hearing minutes — held that quarter, with attendees and follow-up actions.
Format: PDF + HTML. Hindi-primary. English mirror. Posted within 30 days of each quarter's end.
Why this matters
Most Indian MLAs don't publish where MLA-LAD money goes. Most Indian constituencies have no public grievance system. That's the baseline we're trying to change — and that's why this site exists.