About DMFT Dhanbad
District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) Dhanbad is a non-profit statutory body established under Section 9B of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) MMDR Amendment Act, 2015 and Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY).
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Shri Aditya Ranjan, IAS
Transforming Mineral Wealth into Sustainable Welfare
"We prioritize safe drinking water, smart education, healthcare, and sustainable infrastructure across all 10 mining-affected blocks of Dhanbad."
Deployed to uplift local livelihoods, eliminate fluorosis through piped water schemes, modernize government schools with ICT smart classrooms, and construct all-weather rural roads.
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Shri Sunny Raj, IAS
Accelerating Execution & Sustainable Field Development
"Through rigorous field inspections, weekly project milestone tracking, and inter-departmental synergy, DMFT Dhanbad ensures 100% transparent and timely delivery of high-priority community assets."
Special focus is placed on ground verification, quality compliance, and direct feedback from Gram Sabhas to guarantee that every development initiative yields long-term socio-economic benefits.
High Priority Sectors
Min 60% FundsAs mandated by PMKKKY guidelines, a minimum of 60% of total DMFT funds are mandatorily allocated to high priority core sectors directly affecting life quality:
- ✓Drinking Water Supply & Sanitation
- ✓Healthcare & Wellness Infrastructure
- ✓Education & Smart Classroom Hubs
- ✓Environment Preservation & Eco-Parks
- ✓Skill Development & Women Livelihood
Other Priority Sectors
Max 40% FundsUp to 40% of funds are allocated to physical infrastructure and regional connectivity supporting economic growth in mining zones:
- ✓All-Weather Rural Connectivity Roads
- ✓Solar Power Street Light Grids
- ✓Minor Irrigation & Watershed Management
- ✓Public Culture & Community Halls