Nodal district-wise unspent balance in Punjab under MPLAD scheme
The dataset contains information on the utilisation of MPLAD (Members of Parliament Local Area Development) scheme funds by 16th Lok Sabha MPs in Punjab.
Dataset Metrics
Data Format
Dataset Schema (4 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name/Year | string | No | |
| 2021 | integer | No | |
| 2020 | integer | No | |
| 2019 | integer | No |
License & Compliance
About This Dataset
Dataset covers district-wise details of MPLAD scheme utilisation
Data Quality
The dataset contains 16 rows and 55 columns. There is a high volume of missing data (placeholder 'N.a') for years prior to 2014, reflecting historical data gaps or lack of digital recording for those periods. Financial values are stored as strings to accommodate the 'N.a' placeholder and require numeric conversion for analysis.
Use Cases
Analyzing the efficiency of MPLADS fund utilization, longitudinal studies of regional development in Punjab, political accountability research, and comparing expenditure across different parliamentary terms.
Limitations
Significant data gaps exist for years 1968-2013 for most constituencies. The specific unit of currency (e.g., Lakhs or Crores) is not explicitly labeled in the header but typically follows standard Indian government reporting units.
Methodology
The data is compiled from the administrative records of the District Planning and Development authorities in Punjab and aggregated for parliamentary monitoring.
Geographic Coverage
Source Information
Governance & Review
Usage & Restrictions
License: GODL-India — This dataset is licensed for use by the purchasing entity. Refer to the specific license terms for permitted use.
Access Control: Download links are time-limited and single-use. All access is logged for audit purposes.