Lok Sabha Question No. 1868 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-11
Subject: DMF Programme to Align ADP and ABP
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Shri Murari Lal Meena

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1868

ANSWERED ON 11.02.2026

## DMF PROGRAMME TO ALIGN ADP AND ABP

†1868. SHRI MURARI LAL MEENA:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  an  "Aspirational  DMF  Programme"  has been  launched to align  the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds with the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) and the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) and if so, the main objectives thereof and the details of the framework for the implementation thereof;
- (b)  the  desirable  structural  and  social  benefits  arising  from  the  adoption  of  the guidelines of the revised Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY), 2024 by various States including Rajasthan, in their respective DMF Rules;
- (c)  the  total  funds  received  by  Rajasthan  through  the  DMF  in  mining-affected districts under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act along with the details of the budget allocation, its utilisation and major welfare projects undertaken, year-wise; and
- (d)  the  details  of  sanctioned  works  related  to  health,  education,  drinking  water, roads, livelihood and social security that have been completed with the help of DMF funds  in  Rajasthan  and  in  the  tribal-dominated  areas  of  the  Dausa  Lok  Sabha Constituency during the last one year?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF COAL AND MINES (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a): The Ministry of Mines has issued the 'Aspirational DMF Programme' guidelines on 9 th  July, 2025 with the objective to align District Mineral Foundation (DMF) works with  priority  sectors  of  the  Aspirational  Districts  Programme  (ADP)  and  the Aspirational  Blocks  Programme  (ABP) and for convergence of  DMF funds with ongoing Central/ State Schemes for multiplier effect and strengthened outcomes for mining affected communities. The districts implement the programme through their respective DMFs as per the framework in the Revised PMKKKY Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Mines in January, 2024.

(b) to (d): The revised PMKKKY Guidelines, 2024, adopted by States, including Rajasthan, in their DMF Rules, strengthen district-level governance and delivery of structural and social benefits in mining-affected areas. The guidelines provide for planning and implementation at the district level through the Governing Council of the DMF which sanctions projects. The guidelines also provide for audit of DMF funds by the Comptroller and  Auditor General  of India (C&AG),  thereby strengthening transparency and accountability.

The guidelines prioritise utilisation of DMF funds in directly and indirectly affected areas (including tribal dominated areas) for sectors like health, education, drinking water,  infrastructure,  livelihood  and  social  security.  DMF  funds  accrue  through statutory contributions from mining lease holders under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.  The state/ district-wise data on DMF fund collection, allocation and utilisation are available at https://mines.gov.in/webportal/content/state-dmf.

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