PUBLIC MONEY

As the issues of corruption and scams dominate public discourse, Public Money, Private Agenda: The Use and Misuse of MPLADS takes a closeook at the controversial Member of Parliamentocal Area Development Scheme.aunched two decades ago, to put public funds at the disposal of every parliamentarian for spending on community projects in his or her constituency, the scheme currently costs the exchequer a staggering 4,000 crore per annum, at the rate of 5 crore per MP every year. Critics slam the scheme on the grounds that it breeds corruption and violates the separation of powers between theegislature and the executive, MPs say that the scheme allows them to give something tangible to their constituents. As the debate rages on, A. Surya Prakash, aeading commentator on public issues and the affairs of the Parliament, delves deep into the processes of the scheme and brings forth many uncomfortable facts about its functioning. Key Features This book is unique in terms of the subject it deals with It has been written by aeading commentator on parliamentary issues This book is relevant for all who vote and elect their representatives, meaning all members of a democracy It has been written in simple, easy to readanguage for the common man and avoids the use of technical terminology