National District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Summit 2026

Union Minister of Coal & Mines G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the two-day National District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Summit 2026 at the SCOPE Convention Centre, highlighting the government’s focus on improving the lives of people in mining-affected regions.

About District Mineral Foundations (DMFs)

The Minister underlined that the District Mineral Foundations (DMFs), established under the 2015 amendment to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, have emerged as key institutions for local development. These non-profit trusts operate in mining-affected districts and are responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana.

According to official data, DMFs have been set up in 646 districts across 23 mining states, with mining companies contributing 10–30% of their royalty to these funds. The scheme focuses on priority sectors such as drinking water, healthcare, education, environmental protection, sanitation, housing, and livelihood generation, particularly targeting vulnerable groups like women, children, the elderly, and differently-abled persons.

The Centre has also introduced revised PMKKKY guidelines in January 2024 to improve transparency and efficiency. Key provisions include:

• Allocation of at least 70% of funds to directly affected areas and high-priority sectors
• Mandatory auditing of DMF accounts by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India
• Inclusion of elected representatives such as MPs, MLAs, and MLCs in governing bodies
• Strengthened grievance redressal and compliance mechanisms
• Formation of State-Level Monitoring Committees chaired by Chief Secretaries

At the district level, each DMF is chaired by the District Collector/Deputy Commissioner, who oversees fund utilization and project implementation.

Source: PIB