The state of Chhattisgarh has been nationally recognized by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, for its outstanding work under the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMF). During a one-day National DMF Workshop held at the SCOPE Convention Centre in New Delhi, Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy presented a commendation certificate to P. Dayanand, Secretary to the Chief Minister and Mining Secretary.
Chhattisgarh was honored for achieving 90% complete database uploading of DMF audit reports on the State DMF portal and the National DMF portal. The workshop showcased Chhattisgarh’s efforts as a model state, advising other states to emulate its data uploading, transparency, and ground-level implementation.
The Chhattisgarh government is continuously working through DMF for inclusive development in various sectors such as education, health, drinking water, infrastructure, and livelihood in mining-affected areas. To date, 1,01,313 development works have been approved in the state at a cost of Rs 16,506 crore, out of which 70,318 works have been successfully completed. The state government, adopting a transparent and public-interest approach in the implementation of DMF, is ensuring the planning and monitoring of works in each district according to local needs. This policy aims not only at physical development but also at social empowerment.