PMKKKY
The objective of PMKKKY scheme will be (a) to implement various developmental
and welfare projects/programs in mining affected areas that complement the
existing ongoing schemes/projects of State and Central Government; (b) to
minimize/mitigate the adverse impacts, during and after mining, on the
environment, health and socio-economics of people in mining districts; and (c)
to ensure long-term sustainable livelihoods for the affected people in mining
areas. Care has been taken to include all aspects of living, to ensure
substantial improvement in the quality of life. High priority areas like
drinking water supply, health care, sanitation, education, skill development,
women and child care, welfare of aged and disabled people, skill development and
environment conservation will get at least 60 % share of the funds. For creating
a supportive and conducive living environment, balance funds will be spent on
making roads, bridges, railways, waterways projects, irrigation and alternative
energy sources. This way, government is facilitating mainstreaming of the people
from lower strata of society, tribals and forest-dwellers who have no
wherewithal and are affected the most from mining activities.
The Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015, mandated the setting up of District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) in all districts in the country affected by mining related operations. The Central Government today notified the rates of contribution payable by miners to the DMFs. In case of all mining leases executed before 12th January, 2015 (the date of coming into force of the Amendment Act) miners will have to contribute an amount equal to 30% of the royalty payable by them to the DMFs. Where mining leases are granted after 12.01.2015, the rate of contribution would be 10% of the royalty payable. Using the funds generated by this contribution, the DMFs are expected to implement the PMKKKY.
The Central Government has issued a directive to the State Governments, under Section 20A of the MMDR Act, 1957, laying down the guidelines for implementation of PMKKKY and directing the States to incorporate the same in the rules framed by them for the DMFs.
The DMFs have also been directed to maintain the utmost transparency in their functioning and provide periodic reports on the various projects and schemes taken up by them
The Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015, mandated the setting up of District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) in all districts in the country affected by mining related operations. The Central Government today notified the rates of contribution payable by miners to the DMFs. In case of all mining leases executed before 12th January, 2015 (the date of coming into force of the Amendment Act) miners will have to contribute an amount equal to 30% of the royalty payable by them to the DMFs. Where mining leases are granted after 12.01.2015, the rate of contribution would be 10% of the royalty payable. Using the funds generated by this contribution, the DMFs are expected to implement the PMKKKY.
The Central Government has issued a directive to the State Governments, under Section 20A of the MMDR Act, 1957, laying down the guidelines for implementation of PMKKKY and directing the States to incorporate the same in the rules framed by them for the DMFs.
The DMFs have also been directed to maintain the utmost transparency in their functioning and provide periodic reports on the various projects and schemes taken up by them
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