Eligo is an independent civic information platform. We are not affiliated with the Government of India or any state government.

Eligo
Check Eligibility
ActiveCentral Sector SchemeLaunched 2015-09-16Verified: 2026-09-16

Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY / District Mineral Foundation)

Mining community welfare initiative utilizing District Mineral Foundation (DMF) trust funds to provide drinking water, healthcare, education, and livelihoods to mining-affected populations.

Government Levelcentral Government
Administering BodyMinistry of Mines
Beneficiary Sector
Social Welfare & SecurityTribal Welfare
Applicable Jurisdiction
All India

₹Benefits & Entitlement Breakdown

Comprehensive welfare and developmental projects in mining-affected areas funded through mandatory contributions paid by mining leaseholders into District Mineral Foundation (DMF) trusts. Statutory fund earmarking: High Priority Areas (at least 60% of total DMF funds): Drinking water supply (centralized filtration, RO plants), environment preservation & pollution control, healthcare facilities & mobile medical units, education (school infrastructure, smart classrooms, hostels), welfare of women and children, welfare of aged and disabled, skill development and livelihoods, and sanitation. Other Priority Areas (up to 40% of funds): Physical infrastructure, irrigation, energy & watershed development.

📊Budget Allocation & Beneficiary Reach

Fiscal Budget Allocation

₹90,000+ Crore (Cumulative DMF funds collected across mineral-rich states)

Official Budget Document ↗
Verified Beneficiary Reach

3.1+ Lakh welfare projects completed in mining-affected districts

As of: 2024-03-31PIB / Official Citation ↗

Verified Eligibility Criteria

Age Requirement:No specific age restriction
Annual Family Income Ceiling:No gross income ceiling specified
Target Occupations:all, tribal_resident, mining_affected_resident
Eligible Gender:all
Social Category / Reservation:all, ST, SC
Specific Operational Conditions & Exclusions:

Residents of directly and indirectly mining-affected areas in districts where major or minor mining operations are carried out. Special focus on tribal populations, displaced families, and Gram Panchayats falling within Schedule V and VI areas.

Required Documents Checklist

  • ✓
    Proof of Residence in Mining-Affected Village (Aadhaar / Ration Card)Mandatory

    Establishing location within notified affected radius.

  • ✓
    Gram Sabha Resolution / Panchayat RecommendationMandatory

    For community development proposals submitted to DMF.

How to Apply

1. Mining leaseholders deposit statutory royalty contributions (10%–30% of royalty) into the respective District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Trust account. 2. Gram Sabhas in mining-affected villages identify local developmental priorities and pass resolutions. 3. Managing Committee of the DMF headed by District Collector / District Magistrate approves Annual Action Plan. 4. Implementing line departments (PHED, Health, Education, PWD) execute projects in affected habitations. 5. Citizens and Gram Panchayats can monitor DMF fund collection, project sanctions, and expenditures on the national portal (https://mines.gov.in) and state DMF portals.

Official Government Application Portal

You will be redirected to the secure official portal: mines.gov.in

Apply on official government website

Frequently Asked Questions (Officially Sourced)

Verified answers sourced directly from official circulars, gazettes, and portal FAQs. Never AI-invented.

What is the funding source for PMKKKY?

PMKKKY is funded through District Mineral Foundations (DMF), non-profit trusts established in mining districts funded by statutory contributions from mining leaseholders.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

What percentage of funds must be spent on high-priority sectors?

Under PMKKKY guidelines, at least 60% of DMF funds must be utilized for high-priority areas including drinking water, healthcare, education, environmental protection, and sanitation.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Who manages the District Mineral Foundation trust in each district?

The DMF is administered by a Governing Council and a Managing Committee headed by the District Magistrate / District Collector, with local MPs and MLAs as members.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Common Rejection Reasons & Warnings

Proposed project outside notified mining-affected revenue boundaries; project not falling within approved PMKKKY high-priority sectors.

Editorial Verification & Change Log

DateFieldDescription / UpdateSource Citation
2026-09-16initial_verificationBaseline verification of PMKKKY guidelines, 60% high-priority spending mandate, and DMF trust governance.Official Source ↗

Application Window & Deadlines

Continuous development initiative funded through ongoing mining operations

Related Welfare Programs

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY / Ujjwala 2.0)

Clean cooking fuel initiative providing deposit-free LPG connections with a free first refill and stove to adult women from poor households.

Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)

Affordable government-backed one-year renewable life insurance scheme offering ₹2 lakh life risk cover on death due to any cause.

Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)

Highly subsidized accidental death and disability insurance offering ₹2 lakh cover for just ₹20 per year.

Official Helpline & Nodal Offices

Mineral Policy and DMF Cell, Ministry of Mines

Shastri Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi - 110001

Helpline: 011-23385180 / 011-23384214 (National Mines Helpdesk)

Jurisdiction: National (Mining Districts)

Notice a Discrepancy?

Help keep civic data 100% accurate. We audit every report against primary gazettes.

Verification Metadata

Last verified by Eligo researchers on 2026-09-16 against official government documentation.

Eligo is an independent information platform unaffiliated with any government body. Always confirm latest terms directly on the official portal.