NewzVille Desk
Union Minister of Coal & Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurated the two day National District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Summit 2026 at the SCOPE Convention Centre, New Delhi on Monday. On the sidelines of the Summit, an exhibition alao inaugurated by Reddy showcased impactful initiatives and success stories from various States, highlighting the transformative role of DMF in mining-affected regions.
The two-day National DMF Summit commenced in the presence of Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Piyush Goyal, bringing together key stakeholders to deliberate on effective utilisation of DMF funds for sustainable and inclusive development.
Addressing the gatering G. Kishan Reddy emphasized that local communities have a significant contribution to the nation’s natural resources and must receive equitable benefits.
He underlined the need to prioritise environmental protection, livelihood restoration, and overall development in mining-affected areas.
The Summit, themed “Effective Utilisation of District Mineral Foundation Funds for Aspirational District Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Block Programme (ABP) Areas,” focuses on outcome-oriented utilisation through convergence, transparency, and monitoring.
