Description

District Mineral Foundation (DMF)

Description: "Explore the role of the District Mineral Foundation in improving healthcare and socio-economic conditions in mining-affected regions, as part of the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY)."

The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Act, 1957 provides for the establishment of a District Mineral Foundation (DMF) in each district affected by mining-related operations.

District Mineral Foundation (DMF) is a trust set up as a non-profit body in those districts affected by the mining works. It is required to work for the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining-related operations. It is funded through contributions from miners.

The operation of DMFs falls under the jurisdiction of the relevant State Government. The fund for DMF is collected at the district level. In all states' DMF rules, some high-priority areas are identified that are entitled to get at least 60 percent of the DMF fund. The usage of the fund includes important and critical concerns such as healthcare. Thus, DMF funds can be utilised to increase and improve healthcare facilities, screening and testing facilities, and other required resources.

District Mineral Foundation and Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY)

The objective of this programme is to work for the welfare of people and areas affected by mining-related operations with the help of the funds generated by DMFs.

Objectives of the scheme:

1. To execute different developmental and welfare projects/programs in areas affected by mining in a way that the projects/programs supplement the existing ongoing schemes/projects of the State and Central Government.
2. To reduce and control the unfavorable effects and consequences (during and after mining) on the environment, health, and socio-economics of people in mining areas.
3. To secure long-term continuous sources of income for the population affected in mining areas.

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