Mines Ministry opens DMF Exhibition at Sun Temple, Konark
The Ministry of Mines and the Government of Odisha opened a District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Exhibition at the Sun Temple, Konark, on 18 January 2025, running until 21 January.
Summary
The Ministry of Mines, with the Government of Odisha, opened the DMF (District Mineral Foundation) Exhibition at the Sun Temple, Konark, Odisha, on 18 January 2025; the exhibition ran from 18 to 21 January 2025. Joint Secretary Farida M. Naik of the Ministry of Mines inaugurated it in the presence of officers from the Ministry, NALCO and OMC. With the theme "Empowering Communities by Sustainable Development", the exhibition had 18 stalls showcasing DMF-supported Self-Help Groups, GSI, Hindustan Copper, NALCO, HZL/Vedanta and the Odisha Government, focusing on mining-affected communities.
Key facts
- Opened
- 18 January 2025 (runs till 21 January)
- Venue
- Sun Temple, Konark, Odisha
- Organisers
- Ministry of Mines with Government of Odisha
- Inaugurated by
- Farida M. Naik, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Mines
- Theme
- Empowering Communities by Sustainable Development
- Stalls
- 18 (SHGs, GSI, HCL, NALCO, HZL/Vedanta, Odisha Govt)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where did the Ministry of Mines open the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Exhibition on 18 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Sun Temple, Konark
PIB (Ministry of Mines): the DMF Exhibition was set up at the Sun Temple, Konark, with the Government of Odisha.
What was the theme of the DMF Exhibition held at Konark from 18 to 21 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Empowering Communities by Sustainable Development
PIB: the exhibition's theme was "Empowering Communities by Sustainable Development".
How many stalls did the DMF Exhibition at Konark (January 2025) feature?
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Correct answer: D — 18
PIB: the exhibition featured 18 stalls showcasing DMF-supported SHGs, GSI, HCL, NALCO, HZL/Vedanta and the Odisha Government.