CAG finds Chhattisgarh’s mining welfare fund strayed from its core purpose
A Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit revealed that Chhattisgarh's District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) mismanaged ₹13,101 crore intended for mining-affected communities, with significant fund diversion and governance failures. The audit highlighted that 78% of the funds were spent improperly due to rule changes, non-eligible expenditures, and lack of transparency. This raises concerns about the effectiveness of the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) in achieving its intended welfare goals.