MPLAD Fund: Cabinet Decided To Suspended Funds and 30 percent Paycut

The Union Cabinet approved the ordinance change the salary, allowances and pension of Members of Parliament Act of 1954. This would reduce the allowances and pension for the Members from April 1st 2020 to April 1st 2021 (for one year).

Prime Minister, President, Vice President And State Governors have decided to voluntarily take a 30 per cent pay cut for one year.

The Cabinet also decided to temporarily suspend MPLAD fund for two years (2020-21 and 2021-22) in order manage the impact of coronavirus outbreak in the country.