Government of India launched a welfare scheme for People in Mining Zone

The Government of India has launched Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) on 17th, September, 2015 for the welfare of affected people in mining zones or areas.
This scheme was launched by Minister of Mines and Steel Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, calling it a revolutionary and unprecedented scheme.for the welfare of the people.

Funds and Functions:

• Under the Mines and Minerals Amendment Act 2015, District Mineral Foundation (DMF) will be set up in the affected districts or areas due to mining operations.
• DMF will implement the Center and State sponsored schemes in these districts.
• The DMF shall prepare and maintain an updated list of such directly and indirectly affected areas by mining related operations.
• Center Government has also notified that royalty will be given by the miners to DMF which will be used as fund for the welfare of the affected people.
• 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 and, where mining leases are granted after 12.01.2015, the rate of contribution will be 10% of the royalty payable by them to the DMFs.  
• State Government can set guidelines for the implementation PMKKKY, and also has to incorporate the rules framed for DMF in their respective states. It will be done under section 20A of MMDR Act, 1957

Objectives and Scope of PMKKKY:

- The DMF will ensure the implementation of development and welfare schemes in mining affected areas; mitigate the adverse impacts, during and after mining projects on environment, health and socio-economic conditions of people; and ensure long-term sustainable livelihoods of affected people.
The funds of PMKKKY will be utilized on the basis of:-

1. High Priority Areas- 60% funds under PMKKKY will be utilized
• Proper water treatment and supply of drinking water in the affected zones.
• Environment and Pollution control measures.
• Health care and special welfare for women, children, old aged and disabled people.
• Center and State run Education and Skill development will be implemented.
• Proper Sanitation and Households will be provided.


2. Other Priority Areas- 40% funds under PMKKKY will be utilized

• Develop Physical infrastructure- Railways, roads, bridges etc.
• Provide Irrigation system and development of renewable energy sources and rain-water harvesting system.
• Development of Orchards, integrated farming, restoration of catchments.