About  District Mineral Foundations (DMFs):

• DMFs are statutory bodies in India established by the state governments by notification.
• They derive their legal status from the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, as amended as the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015.
• In any district affected by mining-related operations, the State Government shall, by notification, establish a trust, as a non-profit body, to be called the DMF.
• Purpose: To work in the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining-related operations in a manner as may be prescribed by the respective State Government.
• Jurisdiction:
  • The operation of DMFs falls under the jurisdiction of the relevant State Government.
  • Composition and functions of the DMF are prescribed by the State Governments.
• 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.
• The Central Government has notified the rates of contribution payable by miners to the DMFs.
• The Fund available with the Trust shall be used for:
  • The overall development of the area affected by mining-related operations in the District in accordance with the Annual Action Plan prepared by the Trustees of the Foundation for the purpose.
  • Creation of local infrastructure for socio-economic purposes.
  • Providing, maintaining, or upgrading community assets and services for the local population in the area affected by mining-related operations.
  • Organising or conducting training programmes to skill development and capacity building for creating employment and self-employment capabilities.

_{Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY):}

• The Ministry of Mines launched PMKKKY in 2015 for the welfare of areas and people affected by mining-related operations, using the funds generated by DMFs.
• Objectives:
  • To implement various developmental and welfare projects in mining-affected areas, complementing the existing ongoing schemes of the 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.
  • To ensure long-term sustainable livelihoods for the affected people in mining areas.
• Utilisation of Funds:
  • At least 60% of PMKKKY funds to be utilized for high-priority areas such as Drinking water supply, Health care, Education, Environment preservation, etc.
  • Up to 40% of the PMKKKY to be utilized for other priority areas such as Physical infrastructure, Irrigation, Energy, and Watershed Development, etc.