CENTRAL NODAL MINISTRY

Ministry of Mines

Oversees mineral resource management, legislation, and District Mineral Foundation welfare programs.

Administered Programs (2)

ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2015

Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY / District Mineral Foundation)

Ministry of Mines

Mining community welfare initiative utilizing District Mineral Foundation (DMF) trust funds to provide drinking water, healthcare, education, and livelihoods to mining-affected populations.

Verified: 2026-09-16

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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2023

Critical and Strategic Minerals Exploration Scheme

Ministry of Mines

National mineral security initiative funding 100% exploration expenses for critical minerals like Lithium, Cobalt, Rare Earth Elements, and Nickel through NMET.

Verified: 2026-09-16

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