(1) For complete coverage of all affected people and areas in a systematic and time bound manner, long-term planning is essential. For proper utilization of funds for the implementation of works using District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds, the districts shall conduct a baseline survey through Academic Institutions/ renowned organizations agencies for perspective plan formulation. Gram Sabha/Local Bodies may aid in preparation of need assessment reports. The DMF may also use the baseline survey undertaken by any Department, if available. The reference and major findings of the surveys shall be included in the Perspective Plans under the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) for the district.
(2) Based on the findings and gaps as identified through the baseline survey or any such survey/assessment, the DMF shall prepare a strategy for five years and the same shall be included in the Perspective Plan. The five-year Perspective Plan shall be prepared taking into account current balance available and likely accrual to the DMF over a period of five years. The five-year Perspective Plan shall be disaggregated into year-wise action plans.
(3) The five-year Perspective Plan shall have separate sections on all priority sectors like drinking water, health, education, welfare of women and children, etc. and other sectors like roads, irrigation, etc.
(4) The five-year Perspective Plan shall be approved by the Governing Council of the DMF and displayed on the website of the DMF.
(5) The Annual Plans of the DMF to be approved by Governing Council each year shall be based upon the five-year perspective plan and success achieved in fulfilling its targets in earlier years.
The Annual Plans may include some other works and expenditures considered urgent in nature although not included in the perspective plan to a maximum extent of 10% of the annual plan.
(6) The State Government may empanel renowned organization/agencies/universities for conducting the baseline surveys and preparing five-year perspective plans.
(7) The Governing Council shall approve the five years perspective plan and annual plan comprising of list of projects to be taken up in financial years.
Restriction on fund transfer from DMF