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Thiru V.saravanan I.a.s.,
District Collector of Dharmapuri

About District

Dharmapuri District, which came into existence from 02.10.1965 is situated in the North western corner of Tamil Nadu and is bounded by Tiruvannamalai on the east, Salem District on the South, Krishnagiri District on the north and Kaveri River on the west. The total geographical area of Dharmapuri District is 4497.77 Sq Kms, i.e. 3.46% of Tamil Nadu.

District is situated in the north-western part of Tamil Nadu. It is bounded in the west and north by Karnataka State. The district economy is mainly agrarian in nature. Nearly 70% of the workforce is dependent on agriculture and allied activities. Dharmapuri district was created in 1966, when it was separated from Salem district. Krishnagiri district was formerly part of Dharmapuri district, becomes separate district in 2004. The old name of Dharmapuri was Tagadur. The climate of the district is generally warm. On an average the district receives an annual rainfall of 894.6 mm. Chinnar and Thenpanniyar are the major rivers in the district. The major source of the irrigation is dug well. There are two revenue divisions in the district namely Dharmapuri and Harur. There are seven district Taluks namely Dharmapuri, Harur, Palakkodu, Pennagaram, Pappireddipatti, Nallampalli and Karimangalam.

Upto 31-07-2026

Statistics

Total Collections (in Cr.)

0 .28

penalty (in Cr)

0 .36

Amount Spent (in Cr.)

0 .50

Other Expenditure (in Cr)

0 .57

DMFT & PMKKKY

District Mineral Foundations (DMF) is a trust, setup as non-profit body in all districts of Tamil Nadu, to work for the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining related operations. It is funded through the contribution from miners.

They derive their legal status from section 9B of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 as amended on 26 March 2015 as Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015.

This amendment came into force from12 January 2015. The Government of Tamil Nadu Notification vide G.O. Ms. No. 57, Industries (MMD.1) 19th May 2017, enacted the Tamil Nadu District Mineral Foundation Rules, 2017 to establish District Mineral Foundation Trust in each district of the State as a non-profit body in the mining operation affected districts.

The Central Government has mandated the PMKKKY (Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana) to be implemented by the DMFs of respective districts using the funds accruing to the DMF.

Establishment

District Mineral Foundation Trust is established by the State Government by notification as a trust or non-profit as perpetual body in the mining operation affected districts. Every mining lease holder contributes a fraction of Seigniorage Fee / Royalty, to the DMF as per rates prescribed by Central / State Governments. This fund is used for welfare of the people affected in the mining affected areas.

Objectives of DMF & PMKKKY

The object of the District Mineral Foundation is to work for the interest and benefit of persons, and areas affected by mining related operations in such manner as may be prescribed by the State Government

The Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) are implemented by the DMF’s of the respective districts using the funds accruing to the DMF. The overall objective of PMKKKY scheme are-

To implement various developmental and welfare projects/programs in mining affected areas, and these projects/programs will be complementing the existing ongoing schemes/projects of State and Central Government.
To minimize/mitigate the adverse impacts, during and after mining, on the environment, health and socio-economics of people in mining districts.
To ensure long-term sustainable livelihoods for the affected people in mining areas.