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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Centre applauds Chhattisgarh's transparency and impact in DMF implementation
Setting a high benchmark for transparency and inclusive development in mining-affected regions, Chhattisgarh has been nationally acknowledged by Ministry of Mines for its exemplary work under the District Mineral Foundation ( DMF ) scheme. Recognized as a model state for its innovative and effective use of DMF funds, Chhattisgarh's achievements were applauded at the ' National DMF Workshop ' held in New Delhi. The state's commitment to data transparency, community welfare, and sustainable progress in mineral-rich districts has positioned it as a shining example for other states to emulate. During the event at the scope convention centre, Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy presented a prestigious commendation certificate to P Dayanand, secretary to the Chief Minister and secretary of the department of minerals, recognizing state's outstanding contribution in maintaining over 90% of its DMF data on national portals and driving impactful development in mining-affected areas. Ministry of Mines maintains a comprehensive database on the National DMF Portal, which consolidates data from all states under the Prime Minister's Mineral Sector Welfare Scheme . The state's efforts were showcased as a model for others, with recommendations issued for states to emulate state's best practices in data uploading, transparency, and effective on-ground implementation. Participants included secretaries, directors, and district collectors from various mining-affected districts across the country. DMF funds are meant to foster inclusive development in education, healthcare, drinking water, infrastructure, and livelihoods within mining-impacted communities. To date, projects worth Rs 16,506 crore have been sanctioned, encompassing 1,01,313 development works, out of which 70,318 have been successfully completed. Representing Chhattisgarh at the workshop were Secretary of the Department of Minerals, P Dayanand, Director Rajat Bansal, along with collectors and DMF nodal officers from Balod, Balodabazar-Bhatapara, Korba, Raigarh, and Dantewada districts.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Centre applauds Chhattisgarh's transparency and impact in DMF implementation
RAIPUR: Setting a high benchmark for transparency and inclusive development in mining-affected regions, Chhattisgarh has been nationally acknowledged by Ministry of Mines for its exemplary work under the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) scheme. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Recognized as a model state for its innovative and effective use of DMF funds, Chhattisgarh's achievements were applauded at the 'National DMF Workshop' held in New Delhi. The state's commitment to data transparency, community welfare, and sustainable progress in mineral-rich districts has positioned it as a shining example for other states to emulate. During the event at the scope convention centre, Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy presented a prestigious commendation certificate to P Dayanand, secretary to the Chief Minister and secretary of the department of minerals, recognizing state's outstanding contribution in maintaining over 90% of its DMF data on national portals and driving impactful development in mining-affected areas. Ministry of Mines maintains a comprehensive database on the National DMF Portal, which consolidates data from all states under the Prime Minister's Mineral Sector Welfare Scheme. The state's efforts were showcased as a model for others, with recommendations issued for states to emulate state's best practices in data uploading, transparency, and effective on-ground implementation. Participants included secretaries, directors, and district collectors from various mining-affected districts across the country. DMF funds are meant to foster inclusive development in education, healthcare, drinking water, infrastructure, and livelihoods within mining-impacted communities. To date, projects worth Rs 16,506 crore have been sanctioned, encompassing 1,01,313 development works, out of which 70,318 have been successfully completed. Representing Chhattisgarh at the workshop were Secretary of the Department of Minerals, P Dayanand, Director Rajat Bansal, along with collectors and DMF nodal officers from Balod, Balodabazar-Bhatapara, Korba, Raigarh, and Dantewada districts.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Centre lauds Chhattisgarh for work under District Mineral Foundation
Raipur, The Union Ministry of Mines has appreciated Chhattisgarh for its remarkable work under the District Mineral Foundation , an official said. Centre lauds Chhattisgarh for work under District Mineral Foundation Through DMF, the Chhattisgarh government has been consistently working towards inclusive development in sectors such as education, healthcare, drinking water, infrastructure, and livelihoods in mining-affected areas. So far, development works of ₹16,506 crore have been approved across the state, covering 1,01,313 projects, out of which 70,318 have been successfully completed, a government release here said. During a day-long National DMF Workshop held on Wednesday in New Delhi, Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy presented a certificate of appreciation to the Chhattisgarh chief minister's secretary and mineral resources department secretary P Dayanand, it said. The Ministry of Mines maintains a comprehensive database of the DMF-related information of all states through the Prime Minister's Mineral Area Welfare Scheme on the National DMF Portal, it said. Chhattisgarh was honoured with a certificate of appreciation for uploading over 90 per cent of its DMF audit reports and data on both the state and national DMF portals. The efforts of Chhattisgarh were showcased as a model for other states, with recommendations to adopt similar practices in data uploading, transparency and ground-level implementation, the release said. The workshop was organised with the aim of enhancing the effectiveness of the Prime Minister's Mineral Area Welfare Scheme and DMF, and to promote sustainable and inclusive development in mining areas. The event was attended by secretaries, directors and collectors from mining-affected districts across various states, it said. With a transparent and public welfare-oriented approach, the Chhattisgarh government ensures that planning and monitoring of DMF projects are tailored to the local needs of each district. This policy focuses not only on physical development but also on social empowerment, the release said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
State applauded by mines ministry for DMF initiatives, asks other states to emulate
Raipur: Chhattisgarh has been acknowledged by ministry of mines for its work under the district mineral foundation (DMF) scheme. Recognized as a model state for its innovative and effective use of DMF funds, Chhattisgarh's achievements were applauded at the 'National DMF Workshop' held in New Delhi. The state's efforts in the sector were showcased as a model for others, with recommendations issued for states to emulate the state's best practices in data uploading, transparency, and effective on-ground implementation. During the event at the scope convention centre, Union minister of coal and mines G Kishan Reddy presented a prestigious commendation certificate to P Dayanand, secretary to the chief minister and secretary of the department of minerals, recognizing state's outstanding contribution in maintaining over 90% of its DMF data on national portals and driving impactful development in mining-affected areas. The ministry of mines maintains a database on the DMF portal, which consolidates data from all states under the PM's mineral sector welfare scheme. The participants included secretaries, directors, and district collectors from various mining-affected districts across India.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Ministry of Mines honours Chhattisgarh; presented as model state, for commendable works under DMF
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh has earned accolades from the Ministry of Mines for its commendable, result-oriented performance in implementing District Mineral Foundation (DMF) trust fund projects in mining-affected areas. Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy presented a citation to Chhattisgarh, which was received by the state's mining secretary P Dayanand at the National DMF workshop. The award recognised the state's 'good initiatives taken for development and welfare programmes with transparency.' Chhattisgarh's efforts were showcased as a model for other states, which were urged to emulate its achievements in data uploading, transparency, and on-ground implementation, a state government spokesperson said. The recognition brings a measure of solace to Chhattisgarh, where a multi-crore DMF scam had rocked the previous Congress regime. The Ministry of Mines maintains a DMF database for all states on the National DMF Portal under the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana. Chhattisgarh was specifically honoured for nearly 90% database uploading of its DMF audit reports on both the state and national DMF portals. The National DMF workshop, held in Delhi, aimed to enhance the effectiveness of the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana and DMF while promoting sustainable and inclusive development in mining-affected regions.
