DMFT established under Section 9B of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015 - came into force from 12th January, 2015

The Tamil Nadu District Mineral Foundation Rules, 2017

May cover the activities of High priority areas at least 60% of PMKKKY funds to be utilized for Drinking water, Healthcare, Education etc., and 40% for other priority areas such as Infrastructure, Irrigation etc.,

The overall objective of PMKKKY scheme will be (a) to implement various developmental and welfare projects/programs in mining affected areas, and these projects/ programs will be complementing the existing ongoing schemes/projects of State and Central Government; (b) to minimize/mitigate the adverse impacts, during and after mining, on the environment, health and socio-economics of people in mining districts; and (c) to ensure long-term sustainable livelihoods for the affected people in mining areas.