Chhattisgarh DMF amendments to empower mining-affected people: CSE
Chhattisgarh, which has more than Rs 4,200 crore in DMF Trust, became the first state in July 2019, to amend DMF rules
Can a mining fund provide relief to Rajasthan's silicosis widows?
The disease is leaving a trail of young widows across Bhilwara, who are now the main bread earners of their families, often with two or more …
Supreme Court gives breather to mining companies, clarifies on DMF payment
This has come in response to a petition filed by the Federation of Indian Mineral Industries
DMF ex-governing council member under scanner for fund misuse in Korba
Development raises questions about accountability of DMF operations, leaving out mining-affected people
CAG report raises questions on DMF in Rajasthan
The state's mining and geology dept kept Rs 498 crore locked in and deprived district trusts from accessing the DMFT
Chhattisgarh's Korba district has a livelihood plan for mining-affected families
If implemented well, the inititiative can not only lead to sustained livelihood generation, but also set a precedent for other mining-…
Increasing political members in Rajasthan's DMF body is highly problematic: experts
Grossly neglects the scope of mining-affected people to have a say in investments and decisions of DMFs
Bombay HC questions DMF administration in Goa, identifies loopholes in state law
Pointing to the poor knowledge of mining-affected people about DMF, the court also questioned if they are receiving any benefits at all
Poor despite Rs 5,800 crore
Plan and plan well is the message from the first independent evaluation of India's ambitious resource-sharing plan for mining districts
DMF best practices: CSE studies how district mineral funds help
CSE reviewed key mining districts that are focussing on sectors such as livelihood, healthcare, education, nutrition and drinking water
Does constructing airports with DMF fund address needs of mining-affected people?
DMF fund should instead be used to address concerns of mining-affected people like lack of access to clean drinking water, health care, …
Rajasthan to create pneumoconiosis fund with DMF money
The fund will be used to execute a comprehensive policy on the disease, which is widely prevalent in the mining state
These are India's richest lands inhabited by some of the most deprived people
Thought to be a game changer for India's mining affected people, the District Mineral Foundation is yet to identify its beneficiaries
Telangana’s revised District Mineral Foundation Rules to increase political interference
The amendment to the Rules has taken away the right of people to participate in making decisions on a fund meant for them
Only four of 12 mineral-rich states collect funds for mining-impacted areas
It has been nearly a year since the Central government notified new mining rules mandating collection of funds for development of mining-impacted …
DMF best practices: Keonjhar and Dantewada strengthen livelihoods
From growing fruit, rearing tasar, encouraging millet production to rearing Kadaknath chicken, the two districts are trying to enhance income …
DMF best practices: How Bijapur started a new healthcare model
Mining-affected districts have hired doctors, upgraded hospitals and improved last-mile healthcare access to communities with mining-related …
DMF best practices: These two mining districts ensured drinking water through DMF funds
In Jharkhand’s Ramgarh and UP’s Sonbhadra, drinking water supply has either started or is about to start
Mining in Jharkhand threatens locals in their own land
Residents of the state’s mining areas are unemployed and are threatened of being jailed when they ask for work
Give priority to those directly affected by mining: Parliamentary Standing Committee
Committee recommends amending PMKKKY guidelines to prioritise directly affected people and strengthening audits of District Mineral Foundation
DMF best practices: These mining districts have opened creches through DMF funds
Keonjhar and Anuppur seek to address a nutrition gap before children go to the anganwadi centre through the creches
Centre asks mining companies to contribute to Swachh Bharat Mission projects
With CSR investments likely to boost funding for SBM projects, the DMF must now be used only to address other pressing issues in mining-affected areas
DMF best practices: Are DMFs actually functioning to their potential and promise?
The answer is no for the most part, according to a new report of the Centre for Science and Environment
Digital dispensaries: How district mineral foundations help healthcare in Odisha
Patients in mining-affected districts can connect to far-away doctors via Internet
Chhattisgarh govt revises District Mineral Foundation Trust composition
Despite changes, still no representation of mining-affected people in the body; state needs to consider this