Srinagar, June 9 -- A review of the latest MPLADS (Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme) performance data has revealed a striking disparity in the execution of development projects across Jammu and Kashmir's five Lok Sabha constituencies, with Udhampur emerging as the clear frontrunner in both project completion and fund utilization.

According to official figures, Udhampur MP Dr. Jitendra Singh has completed 174 of the 333 sanctioned works under the MPLADS scheme, achieving a completion rate of 52.3 percent. The constituency has also utilized 28.2 percent of the allocated funds, placing it far ahead of the rest of Jammu and Kashmir in terms of development project implementation.

Notably, the number of works completed in U...