Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana

About PMKKKY

- Launched in 2015, the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) is meant to provide for the welfare of areas and people affected by mining related operations.

Objectives

The overall objective of PMKKKY scheme include
- to implement various developmental and welfare projects/programs in mining affected areas;
- to minimize/mitigate the adverse impacts, during and after mining, on the environment, health and socio-economics of people in mining districts; and
- to ensure long-term sustainable livelihoods for the affected people in mining areas.

Implementation

- PMKKKY is implemented by the District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) of the respective districts using the funds accruing to the DMF.

The Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015, mandated the setting up of DMFs in all districts in the country affected by mining related operations.

DMF is a trust, setup as a non-profit body, in all districts affected by mining-related operations.

Where mining leases are granted after 2015, miners will have to contribute an amount equal to 10% of the royalty payable by them to the DMFs.
Using the funds generated by this contribution, the DMFs are expected to implement the PMKKKY.
At least 60% of PMKKKY funds will be utilized for high priority areas like: (i) drinking water supply; (ii) environment preservation and pollution control measures; (iii) health care (iv)education; (v) welfare of women and children; (vi) welfare of aged and disabled people; (vii) skill development; and (viii) Sanitation.
The rest of the funds will be utilized undertaking works like for: (i) physical infrastructure; (ii) irrigation; (iii) energy and watershed development; and (iv) any other measures for enhancing environmental quality in mining districts.

Why in News?

PMKKKY mandates DMFs to spend funds on priority sectors viz. Drinking Water, Environment Preservation and Pollution Control measures, Health Care, Education, Welfare of Women and Children, Welfare of aged and differently-abled, Skill Development and Livelihood generation, Sanitation, Housing, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry and other priority sectors which helps in improving the lives of peoples in mining-affected areas.
Till November 2024, cumulative amount of Rs 1,02,083.03 Cr. has been collected in DMFs across the country, out of which Rs 87,357.28 Cr. has been sanctioned for 3.60 lakh projects.
A total 2.01 lakh projects have been completed and an amount of Rs.54,892 Cr. has been spent.

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