About Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana:
- It was launched in 2015.
- It aims to provide for the welfare of areas and people affected by mining related operations, using the funds generated by District Mineral Foundations (DMFs).
- Objectives:
- To implement various developmental and welfare projects in mining affected areas, complementing the existing ongoing schemes of State and Central Government;
- To minimize/mitigate the adverse impacts, during and after mining, on the environment, health and socio-economics of people in mining districts; and
- To ensure long-term sustainable livelihoods for the affected people in mining areas.
- Implementation: It is implemented by the District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) of the respective districts using the funds accruing to the DMF.
- The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 requires States to incorporate PMKKKY into their DMF rules.
- Utilization of Funds:
- At least 60% of the funds on High Priority areas like: drinking water supply, environment preservation and pollution control measures, health care, education, welfare of women and children.
- Up to 40% on Other Priority areas like: physical infrastructure, irrigation, energy and watershed development; and any other measures for enhancing environmental quality in mining district.
