The government had introduced MLAs Local Area Development Scheme from 2000-01 making MLAs able to recommend small development works. Under the scheme, each MLA has the choice to suggest to the Chief Development Officer of his/her district, to the extent of allocations given from year to year, to be taken up his/her constituency. At present, the State Government is allocating Rs 3.75 crore per annum as MLA funds each year.