Chhattisgarh DMF amendments to empower mining-affected people: CSE

Chhattisgarh, which has more than Rs 4,200 crore in DMF Trust, became the first state in July 2019, to amend DMF rules  

Can a mining fund provide relief to Rajasthan's silicosis widows?

The disease is leaving a trail of young widows across Bhilwara, who are now the main bread earners of their families, often with two or more …

DMF ex-governing council member under scanner for fund misuse in Korba

Development raises questions about accountability of DMF operations, leaving out mining-affected people

CAG report raises questions on DMF in Rajasthan

The state's mining and geology dept kept Rs 498 crore locked in and deprived district trusts from accessing the DMFT

DMF best practices: CSE studies how district mineral funds help

CSE reviewed key mining districts that are focussing on sectors such as livelihood, healthcare, education, nutrition and drinking water

Rajasthan to create pneumoconiosis fund with DMF money

The fund will be used to execute a comprehensive policy on the disease, which is widely prevalent in the mining state

DMF best practices: Keonjhar and Dantewada strengthen livelihoods

From growing fruit, rearing tasar, encouraging millet production to rearing Kadaknath chicken, the two districts are trying to enhance income …

DMF best practices: How Bijapur started a new healthcare model

Mining-affected districts have hired doctors, upgraded hospitals and improved last-mile healthcare access to communities with mining-related …

DMF best practices: These two mining districts ensured drinking water through DMF funds

In Jharkhand’s Ramgarh and UP’s Sonbhadra, drinking water supply has either started  or is about to start

DMF best practices: These mining districts have opened creches through DMF funds

Keonjhar and Anuppur seek to address a nutrition gap before children go to the anganwadi centre through the creches

DMF best practices: Are DMFs actually functioning to their potential and promise?

The answer is no for the most part, according to a new report of the Centre for Science and Environment

Digital dispensaries: How district mineral foundations help healthcare in Odisha

Patients in mining-affected districts can connect to far-away doctors via Internet

Odisha set to introduce locally produced millets into ICDS, PDS

Keonjhar district will introduce ragi for pre-school meals through DMF funds from July