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Aspirational DMF Programme

Context:

The Ministry of Mines has issued guidelines for the Aspirational DMF Programme to align DMF funds with NITI Aayog's ADP and ABP, under PMKKKY, for integrated development of mining-affected areas.

Aspirational DMF Programme:

Launched under the Ministry of Mines in 2024–25 to integrate DMF activities with Aspirational Districts and Blocks frameworks.
Objective:Alignment of DMF-funded activities with key sectors and performance indicators under ADP and ABP to generate multiplier impact in mining-affected regions.

Key Priority Sectors for Convergence:

Agriculture & Water Resources
Health and Nutrition
Education
Basic Infrastructure
Social & Financial Development
Skill Development and Livelihood Enhancement

Identification and Scale:

106 Aspirational Districts and 473 Aspirational Blocks currently aligned with DMF programmes.
Coverage is likely to expand based on state-level integration and feedback mechanisms.

About District Mineral Foundation (DMF):

Legal Basis: Section 9(B) of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957; introduced via MMDR Amendment Act, 2015.
Nature: Non-profit trust established at the district level in mining-affected areas.
Funding: Derived from a statutory contribution from holders of mining leases.
- 10% of royalty for leases granted before 2015.
- 30% of royalty for leases granted after 2015.
Objective: Welfare and development of communities affected by mining activities, as per State Government-prescribed modalities.

Aspirational Districts & Blocks Programme (ADP/ABP):

Launched by NITI Aayog in 2018 (ADP) and extended to block level (ABP) in 2023.
Focus: Rapid transformation of most underdeveloped districts and blocks using ranking-based performance indicators.
Uses data-driven governance, convergence, and competition to enhance development in key sectors like health, education, agriculture, and infrastructure.

PYQ:

Q. With reference to the management of minor minerals in India, consider the following statements:(2019)

1. Sand is a 'minor mineral' according to the prevailing law in the country.

2. State Governments have the power to grant mining leases of minor minerals, but the powers regarding the formation of rules related to the grant of minor minerals lie with the Central Government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Aspirational DMF Programme