Odisha notifies new formula for sharing DMF funds across mining-affected districts

Odisha Restricts DMF Funds to 25km Radius: New 70:30 Sharing Rule Implemented

The Odisha state government has rolled out a new system to make sure mining revenues actually reach the communities that feel the impact. Notified by the Planning and Convergence department, the new system officially came into effect on June 1, 2026. The funds now come with some pretty clear rules: money collected from any given mine stays within a 25 km radius of its boundary—no exceptions. According to a report by The New Indian Express, here’…

Odisha Notifies Formula For Sharing DMF Funds Among Mining-Affected Districts

To ensure that money from a mine is solely used in regions affected by mining operations, the Odisha government has implemented a proportionate distribution system for District Mineral Foundation (DMF) monies among mining-affected districts. The Planning and Convergence Department issued a decision on June 3 stating that DMF payments received from a mine shall only be used in the regions of that particular mine that are directly and indirectly i…

Odisha Introduces Distance-Based Allocation for DMF Funds to Benefit Mining-Affected Communities

In a significant move aimed at ensuring equitable development, the Odisha government has announced a new policy for the distribution of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds. Effective from June 1, 2026, the allocation will now be strictly based on the actual impact of mining operations rather than the location of the mine alone. According to […] The post Odisha Introduces Distance-Based Allocation for DMF Funds to Benefit Mining-Affected Comm…

Odisha notifies new formula for sharing DMF funds across mining-affected districts

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has introduced a new mechanism for the proportionate sharing of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds among mining-affected districts, aiming to ensure that resources generated from mining activities are distributed fairly based on the extent of impact in each district. According to a notification issued by the state government, DMF funds collected from a mine will be utilised only in areas directly and indir…