Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Odisha CM Directs Expedited DMF Fund Spending
The Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, told the officers to spend the money from the District Minerals Foundations (DMFs) faster.
These funds, which total ₹34,052 crore, are collected from mining activities and used to improve schools, healthcare, water supply, and transportation in areas affected by mining.
The state has already spent 55% of the funds this year.
The CM also asked for steps to prevent pollution near mining areas and to set up an Endowment Fund in districts where the DMF collection is more than ₹10 crore.
The DMF Trust Board will ensure that the projects are completed quickly.
Odisha CM directed officers to expedite spending of DMF funds, which total ₹34,052 crore.
The state has spent 55% of the funds collected this fiscal.
Funds will be used for improving schools, healthcare, water supply, and transportation in mining-affected areas.
CM directed steps to prevent pollution in areas near mining operations.
Endowment Funds will be created in districts where DMF collection exceeds ₹10 crore.
- Who
- Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi and district officers
- What
- Expediting the spending of DMF funds
- When
- Reviewed on Tuesday evening, December 3
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To improve infrastructure and welfare in mining-affected areas
- Total DMF Funds Collected
- ₹34,052 crore
- Percentage Spent So Far
- 55%
- Number of Mining Districts
- 11
- Fund Usage Areas
- Schools, healthcare, water supply, transportation
- Endowment Fund Threshold
- ₹10 crore
