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Probe into misuse of Mineral Foundation Funds
Context
Recently a Chhattisgarh MLA demands an inquiry by a central agency into the alleged misuse of the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds in the state.
About
About District Mineral Foundation (DMF):
- District Mineral Foundations are statutory bodies in India established by the State Governments by notification.
- They derive their legal status from section 9B of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 2015.
- Each District Mineral Foundation is established by the State Governments by notification as a trust or non-profit body in the mining operation affected districts.
- Objective: The objective of District Mineral Foundation is to work for the interest of the benefit of the persons and areas affected mining related operations in such manner as may be prescribed by the State Government.
- The Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) will be implemented by the DMF's of the respective districts using the funds accruing to the DMF.
- The various state DMF rules and the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Khestra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) guidelines stipulate some “high priority” issues for DMFs, including:
- Drinking water
- Health
- Women and child welfare
- Education
- Livelihood and skill development
- Welfare of aged and disabled
- Sanitation
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About Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY):
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