National DMF Summit 2026 focuses on using mineral funds in aspirational districts and blocks
Union Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the two-day National District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Summit 2026 in New Delhi on 23 March, themed on effective use of DMF funds in Aspirational District and Block Programme areas.
Summary
Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the two-day National District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Summit 2026 at the SCOPE Convention Centre, New Delhi, on 23 March 2026. The theme was 'Effective Utilisation of District Mineral Foundation Funds for Aspirational District Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Block Programme (ABP) Areas'. Reddy said mining-affected communities must receive equitable benefits. Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal said around 200 mining blocks had been auctioned in the current financial year. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj highlighted its Panchayat Advancement Index portal, which uses 435 indicators across nine SDG-aligned themes.
Key facts
- Event
- National DMF Summit 2026, 23-24 March, SCOPE Convention Centre, New Delhi
- Inaugurated by
- Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy
- Theme
- Effective use of DMF funds in Aspirational District (ADP) and Block (ABP) areas
- Auctions
- ~200 mining blocks auctioned in the current financial year
- PAI portal
- Panchayat Advancement Index – 435 indicators, nine SDG-aligned themes
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The National DMF Summit 2026 focused on effective use of District Mineral Foundation funds in which areas?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Aspirational District and Aspirational Block Programme areas
The theme was 'Effective Utilisation of DMF Funds for Aspirational District Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Block Programme (ABP) Areas'.