About National District Mineral Foundation Portal:
- It is a centralized platform to gather the information on the District Mineral Foundations across the country.
- Aim: The aim for launching this portal is to facilitate the access to the DMF data and track the developments and utilizations thereunder.
- This portal provides details of 645 DMFs in the country with enhanced transparency, featuring centralized visibility of activities, project oversight, and dynamic analytics, as well as a repository of best practices for effective implementation.
Key facts about the District Mineral Foundation
- It is a trust set up as a non-profit body under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Amendment Act 2015.
- Purpose: To work in the interest and benefits of persons and areas affected by mining-related operations in a manner as may be prescribed by the respective State Government.
- Funding: It is funded through the contributions from the holders of major or minor mineral concessions in the district, as may be prescribed by the Central or State Government.
- Jurisdiction:
- The operation of DMFs falls under the jurisdiction of the relevant State Government.
- The composition and functionsof the District Mineral Foundation shall be such as may be prescribed by the State Government.
- The fund for DMF is collected at the district level.
