Q: What is/are the purpose/purposes of `District Mineral Foundations in India?
a) Promoting mineral exploration activities in mineral-rich districts
b) Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations
c) Authorizing State Governments to issue licenses for mineral exploration
The correct answer is 2 only.
District Mineral Foundation (DMF)
It is a non-profit body primarily established in those districts affected by the mining works. Hence statement 2 is correct.
It is supported by miner contributions and works in the interests of those whose lives are impacted by mining-related operations as well as the communities in which they occur.
District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) must be established in every district of the nation that is impacted by mining-related activities.
The Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Act of 2015 (MMDRA) established it as a requirement.
Each State Government is responsible for overseeing the operation and regulation of DMF.
It does not promote mineral exploration activities in mineral-rich districts. Hence Statement 1 is not correct
It does not authorize states to issue a license for mineral exploration. Hence Statement 3 is not correct.
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