India, March 26 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
Section 9B of MMDR Act empowers State Governments to establish District Mineral Foundation (DMF) to take up development programmes in mining affected areas. The Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) provides implementation framework for schemes to be undertaken for welfare and development of mining affected areas and people through the funds collected under DMFs. PMKKKY provides for utilization of at least 70% of the funds for high priority sectors including education, skill development and livelihood generation, and up to 30% of funds to be utilized for other priority sectors including physical infrastructure. Till January 2025, Rs 1,04,251 Cr. ha...