MPLADS report card · Rajya Sabha
Shri Satnam Singh Sandhu
Rajya Sabha
BJPNominatedTerm 2024–2030Chandigarh
Most funds not yet used
Works recommended for only 19% of the allocated limit.
Allocated limit
₹14.70 Cr
Median ₹14.70 Cr
Fund utilisation
19%
₹2.75 Cr recommended · 30 works
Below median (70%)
Paid to vendors
₹95.3 L
6.5% of allocation
Below median (25%)
Works completed
4
13% of recommended
Below median (26%)
From recommendation to completion
Every work this MP recommended, by stage
- Recommended by the MP30 works
₹2.75 Cr · 19% of the ₹14.70 Cr allocated
- Sanctioned by the district16 works
53% sanctioned · took 3.0 months on average (due within 45 days)
- Completed4 works
₹33.8 L final cost · 10.1 months from recommendation on average
14 works are still awaiting sanction, 8 of them for more than 45 days.
In plain words
What the numbers say
- Recommended 30 works worth ₹2.75 Cr, a fund utilisation of 19%, higher than 19% of Rajya Sabha MPs.
- The district has sanctioned 16 of them, taking 3.0 months on average.
- ₹95.3 L has been paid to vendors, 6.5% of the allocation.
- 4 works are complete, typically 10.1 months after recommendation. 3 works have geo-tagged photos on eSAKSHI.
- The largest share of funds went to Education & libraries.
- Payments went to 30 vendors. The largest received 22%.
- No citizen ratings have been reported for completed works.
How the score is made
MP score 33/100: finishing works counts most
- Works completed 30%13Completed ÷ recommended works.
- Spending efficiency 20%35Value of completed works ÷ money paid out. Money paid without works finished scores low.
- Fund utilisation 15%19Value of works recommended ÷ allocated limit (MoSPI’s measure).
- Proof of work 15%60Share of completed works with photos or documents uploaded on eSAKSHI.
- Funds spent 10%6Paid to vendors ÷ allocated limit.
- Vendor diversity 10%98How spread out payments are: full marks when no vendor gets over 20% of the money, none when one vendor gets everything.
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Members of Parliament (MPs) do not have direct, operational control over the specific vendors selected for government public works. However, they exert significant indirect influence by shaping procurement frameworks, passing supplier diversity laws, and conducting oversight.
Largest vendor: Sohan Lal Mehta, 22% of payments across 30 vendors.
District sanction speed
80/100 · sanction is the district authority’s job, so this doesn’t change the MP’s rank
- Sanction speed 100%80Average days to sanction (full marks within the 45-day guideline, none at a year), and the share of works not overdue.
Activity over time
Recommendations, payments and completions by month
Sectors
Value of works by category
Who got paid
Top vendors by payments received
Implementing district authorities
The districts that sanction and execute this MP’s works
Works
30 works · tap “Photos” to see geo-tagged photos from eSAKSHI
Purchase of a Jetting Machine with vehicle for Municipal Council, Nayagaon, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab, to facilitate the effective cleaning and maintenance of sewerage lines and drainage systems, prevent blockages, and improve sanitation and public health in Nayagaon
Drinking waterPurchase of mobile water tankers· S.A.S Nagar· #322511
₹25.0 L Awaiting sanction · 18 daysRec. 14 Oct 2026Construction of Sitting Stairs and Installation of Solar Lights at the Ground of Gram Panchayat, Behind Shiv Mandir, Proper Abadi, Village Binewal, Punjab.
Sports & fitnessConstruction of stadiums· Hoshiarpur· #322512
₹2.5 L Awaiting sanction · 18 daysRec. 14 Oct 2026Renovation of the library, auditorium and rooms in Punjab Kala Bhawan, Sector 16 B, Chandigarh
Education & librariesConstruction of public libraries and reading rooms· Chandigarh· #321103
₹7.0 L Awaiting sanction · 24 daysRec. 8 Oct 2026It will be utilized for the purchase of air conditioners, computers/laptops along with printers, furniture, and office infrastructure for the academic and infrastructural upgradation of the Department of Punjabi, Panjab University.
Education & librariesPurchase of IT systems, including hardware and software for educational purposes· Chandigarh· #282486
₹5.0 L Sanctioned · 29 Sept 2026Rec. 20 May 2026To Gram Panchayat village Thopia Tehsil Balachaur, Distt. SBS Nagar, Punjab for the Construction of a Sports Ground at Thopia Village
Sports & fitnessConstruction of stadiums· Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar· #318883
₹10.0 L Awaiting sanction · 33 daysRec. 29 Sep 2026Construction of Auditorium Part 4 at Maharaj Brahmanand Bhuriwale Grib Dassi College Tibba Nangal, Tehsil Anandpur Sahib, Distt. Rupnagar PB, District Rupnagar
Education & librariesConstruction of rooms and halls in school and colleges· Rupnagar· #280736
₹11.0 L Sanctioned · 21 Sept 2026Rec. 14 May 2026Installation/repair of a tubewell for provision of a reliable water supply at Gau Shala, Shri Govind Gau Dham Sewa Samiti, near MP Di Kothi, Village Manakpur, Tehsil Nangal, District Rupnagar, Punjab.
Drinking waterInstalling tube-wells and borewells· Rupnagar· #316183
₹10.0 L Awaiting sanction · 43 daysRec. 19 Sep 2026Execution of electrical improvement works in Village Narel Khera, District Sirsa, Haryana, relating to the 11 KV Moju Khera AP-II Connection and 11 KV RDS Dhani Majra Feeder, including Change of Supply Mode and DBHV (Transformer)
Electricity & lightingImprovement of electricity distribution infrastructure· Sirsa· #316321
₹6.0 L Awaiting sanction · 43 daysRec. 19 Sep 2026Installation of Solar Lights in Ward No 8 10 and 11 in Ali Mohalla Ropar
Electricity & lightingStreet lights· Rupnagar· #279846
₹2.0 L Vendor Identification · 9 Sept 2026Rec. 7 May 2026Paid ₹1.9 LThe funds shall be utilized for the construction of drains through the agency allotted by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) for Gram Panchayat Tohra, District Patiala, with the objective of improving the village drainage system, ensuring proper disposal of wastewater, enhancing sanitation and providing better civic amenities to the residents.
Sanitation & drainageProviding drains and gutters for public drainage· Patiala· #282485
₹5.0 L Vendor Identification · 7 Sept 2026Rec. 20 May 2026Paid ₹2.3 LConstruction of a Community Hall at Village Hedon (112), Block Machhiwara, Tehsil Samrala, District Ludhiana, to provide a common public facility for social, cultural, educational, and community welfare activities, meetings, awareness programmes, training programmes, and public gatherings. The project will strengthen community infrastructure by creating a safe, accessible, and functional space for the benefit of the local residents.
Community buildings & public spacesConstruction of community centers and community halls· Ludhiana· #296795
₹5.0 L Sanctioned · 7 Sept 2026Rec. 18 Jul 2026purchase of equipment required for livelihood generation and skill development activities, including sewing/tailoring machines, Computers and other essential equipment, for Parakh Mahila Gram Sangathan, Aajivika Mission, Jarout. The equipment will be used to strengthen women's self-employment opportunities, enhance vocational skills and promote sustainable livelihood activities through the centre being run by the Sangathan at Village Sangotha.
OtherPurchase of training equipment· S.A.S Nagar· #296794
₹5.0 L Sanctioned · 3 Sept 2026Rec. 18 Jul 2026Upgradation of Auditorium at Ambuja Manovikas Kendra (AMK), Village Salaura, P.O. Pathredi Jattan, District Roopnagar, Punjab
Education & librariesConstruction of rooms and halls in school and colleges· Rupnagar· #311901
₹10.0 L Awaiting sanction · 59 daysRec. 3 Sep 2026Upgradation and digitization of the library through Malwa Heritage and Cultural Foundation Regd Village Jaipalgarh backside of Multipurpose Sports Stadium Bathinda 151001 Punjab
Education & librariesPurchase of books and periodicals for libraries/digitization of library books· Bathinda· #279847
₹10.0 L Sanctioned · 30 Jul 2026Rec. 7 May 2026Construction of a first-floor block at the Rotary Vocational Training Centre, Ropar, comprising two rooms and toilet facilities.
Community buildings & public spacesConstruction of additional rooms and halls in the existing public and community building· Rupnagar· #296957
₹5.0 L Awaiting sanction · 105 daysRec. 19 Jul 2026
Rajya Sabha MPs from Chandigarh
Ranked by MP score
| # | MP | Utilisation | Spent | Completed | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shri Satnam Singh Sandhu | 19% | 6.5% | 4 | 33 |
Source: MoSPI eSAKSHI (eSAKSHI API (mplads.mospi.gov.in)). Fund utilisation = works recommended ÷ allocated limit (MoSPI’s definition); spent = vendor payments ÷ allocated limit; completion = completed ÷ recommended works. The MP score weighs completion, spending efficiency, utilisation, proof of work, spending and vendor diversity. How it’s calculated.