Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana

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The Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) has been framed in the national interest to provide for the welfare of mining-affected areas with a minimum standard of social and physical infrastructure to people. 

About Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana

• It was launched in 2015.
• It aims to provide for the welfare of areas and people affected by mining related operations, using the funds generated by District Mineral Foundations (DMFs). 
• Objectives
  • To implement various developmental and welfare projects in mining affected areas, complementing the existing ongoing schemes of State and Central Government;
  • 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: It is implemented by the District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) of the respective districts using the funds accruing to the DMF.
  • The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 requires States to incorporate PMKKKY into their DMF rules. 
• Utilization of Funds
  • At least 60% of the funds on High Priority areas like: drinking water supply, environment preservation and pollution control measures, health care, education, welfare of women and children.
  • Up to 40% on Other Priority areas like: physical infrastructure, irrigation, energy and watershed development; and any other measures for enhancing environmental quality in mining districts.

Source: PIB

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