PRADHAN MANTRI KHANIJ KSHETRA KALYAN YOJANA
(PMKKKY)

Objectives

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To implement various developmental and welfare programs in mining affected areas.

To minimize/mitigate the adverse impacts, during and after mining, on the environment, health and socio-economics of people in mining districts.

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To ensure long-term sustainable livelihoods for the affected people in mining areas

Intended beneficiary

People living in directly affected areas-where direct mining-related operations

Indirectly affected areas s on account of economic, social and environmental consequences
due to mining-related operations l

Affected and Displaced Persons and families defined under Land Acquisition
Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013

Salient Features

It will be implemented by the District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) of the respective
districts using the funds accruing to the DMF.

Approval of Gram Sabha will be required for all plans and projects taken under PMKKKY
in villages within scheduled areas

District Mineral Foundations (DMFs)

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DMF are non-profit trusts and is mandated by Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015.

o The act says that every mine holder has to contribute 10% of their royalty towards the funds if mining leases are granted after Jan, 2015.

o DMF’s objective is to ‘work for the interest and benefit of persons, and areas affected by mining-related operations

Guidelines on Utilisation of Funds

High priority areasat least 60% of PMKKKY funds to be utilized under these heads:

Drinking water supply

Environment preservation and pollution control measures

Health care

Education

Welfare of Women and Children

Skill development

Sanitation

Other priority Areas – Up to 40% of the PMKKKY to be utilized under these heads

Physical infrastructure

Irrigation

Enhancing environmental quality in mining district.

Energy and Watershed Development

nearly Rs.6000 crore would be utilized for the implementation of PMKKKY in mining areas of different States.

The Central Government has notified the rates of contribution payable by miners to the DMFs.

all mining leases executed before 12th January, 2015 = AMT equal to 30% of the royalty payable by them to the DMFs

Where mining leases are granted after 12.01.2015, the rate of contribution would be 10% of the royalty payable.

LAUNCH : 17-September-2015