Srinagar: The Government on Monday constituted Union Territory Level Governing Committee for reviewing and assessing the progress of District Mineral Foundation Trust Funds in Jammu and Kashmir.
Headed by Administrative Secretary, Mining Department, the 6-mmeber committee has been tasked with to review that DMFT funds have been utilized in the districts in accordance with statutory guidelines, rules and regulations.
It has been also asked to provide oversight by examining the strategies and initiatives undertaken at District level to harness DMFT funds for the welfare and development of mining affected areas/ communities,
Besides, it has been tasked with to continuously assess the progress made in the projects and programmes taken up under DMFT.
Its terms of reference also include to facilitate cooperation among various stakeholders including departments, Mining Block holders and local communities to enhance the effectiveness of DMFT initiatives.
“The committee shall meet twice a year for reviewing progress of DMFT and setting agenda and roadmap for District Level Committees,” reads an order.