District Mineral Foundations (DMFs)

Category: Economy / Mining / Governance

  • District Mineral Foundation is a statutory, non-profit body established in mining-affected districts.
  • Legal basis: Section 9B of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, inserted through the 2015 amendment.
  • DMFs are established by the State Government through notification.
  • Their purpose is to work for the benefit of people and areas affected by mining operations.
  • They are funded primarily through contributions from mining lease/concession holders.
  • The Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) provides the broad framework for using DMF funds for mining-affected communities.

Prelims Pointers: Section → 9B | Act → MMDR Act | Established by → State Governments | Beneficiaries → Mining-affected people/areas.