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District Mineral Foundation (DMF)
March 29 , 2020
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- The Union finance minister said state governments should use district mineral foundation (DMF) funds for response and preparedness to fight the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
- DMFs were instituted under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Amendment Act 2015.
- The Act says that every mine holder has to contribute 10% of their loyalty towards the funds.
- They are non-profit trusts to work for the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining-related operations.
- It was set up in those districts that were affected by mining works.
- Its manner of operation comes under the jurisdiction of the relevant State Government.
- The fund is collected at the district level.
Pradhan MantriKhanijKshetraKalyanYojana (PMKKKY)
- The programme is meant to provide for the welfare of areas and people affected by mining related operations, using the funds generated by District Mineral Foundations (DMFs).
- The funds will be used for the following “high priority” issues
- Drinking water.
- Health
- Women and child welfare.
- Education
- Livelihood and skill development.
- Welfare of aged and disabled.
- Sanitation
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