District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT)
A non-profit statutory body established under the MMDR Amendment Act, 2015, to work for the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining-related operations. Funds are collected from mining leaseholders and used for developmental projects under the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Khetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY).
Section 9 B of the MMDR Act, 1957 empowers the State Government to establish District Mineral Foundation Trust in all the Districts affected by mining for the benefit of the people and areas affected by mining activities. Funds under DMF are accrued at the concerned districts and are utilised by the DMF as per the guidelines for implementation of projects under PMKKKY. Hence, information regarding total number of beneficiaries and the number of original inhabitants who have been resettled under this scheme is maintained by the respective district authorities.
Pradhan Mantri Khanij Khetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY).
As per PMKKKY guidelines issued vide order dated 16.09.2015, the amount collected under DMF can be spent in areas affected by mining. The affected areas have been divided into two categories viz. (i) directly affected area; and (ii) indirectly affected area. Directly affected areas are those areas where direct mining-related operations such as excavation, mining, blasting, beneficiation and waste disposal (overburdened dumps, tailing ponds, transport corridors etc.), etc. are taken up and indirectly affected areas are those areas where local population is adversely affected on account of economic, social and environmental consequences of mining-related operations.
Key Aspects of DMFT (India):
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- Purpose: To mitigate the adverse impacts of mining on health, environment, and socio-economic conditions of local communities.
- Funding: Accrued from mining leaseholders, specifically from both major and minor mineral operations
Projects: Focus on high-priority areas (at least 60% of funds) such as drinking water supply, sanitation, health, education, and skill development.
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- Management: Monitored by district authorities chaired by the District Collector/Magistrate.
- Data Portal: The National DMF Portal provides updates on fund collection and project status across India & https://mines.rajasthan.gov.in/dmgcms/page?menuName=Home provides updates on fund collection and project status across Rajasthan