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Part II - Section 3
केन्द्र-शासित प्रदेश लद्दाख प्रशािन
ADMINISTRATION OF UNION TERRITORY OF LADAKH
INDUSTRIES AND COMMERCE DEPARTMENT
(GEOLOGY AND MINING)
File No.: M/1433/2023-GM (SEC)
Notification
Ladakh, the 18th of June, 2026
S.O. 207- In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 9B, 15(4) and 15A of the
Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (Act No. 67 of 1957), as
amended from time to time, read with G.S.R. 349, dated: - 20-03- 1959 of the Ministry of
Home Affairs, the Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh makes the following rules,
namely: -
लद्दाख, 16 जुलाई, 2026
LADAKH, THURSDAY, JULY, 16, 2026
भारत सरकार
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
एस.जी.-एल.डी.-अ.-16072026-1769
SG-LD-E-16072026-1769
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RULES
CHAPTER-I
PRELIMINARY
1.
Short title, extent and commencement. –
(1) These rules may be called the Ladakh District Mineral Foundation (Trust)
Rules, 2026.
(2) All powers under these rules shall be exercised by the Administrator (Lieutenant
Governor of Union Territory of Ladakh”
(3) They shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Official
Gazette.
(4) They shall extend to the whole of Union territory of Ladakh.
2.
Application.–
a) They shall apply to all minerals as specified in the Part A, Part B, Part C of
the First Schedule and the Fourth Schedule of the Mines and Minerals
(Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 and any other minerals which the
Central Government may by notification in the Official Gazette notify.
b) They shall apply to all the minor minerals as duly notified under Jammu and
Kashmir Minor Mineral Concession, Storage, Transportation of Minerals
and Prevention of Illegal Mining Rules,2016,notified vide SRO-105, dated
31st March and amended vide SRO-135,dated:22nd march,2017, SRO-
267,Dated:-3rd July,2017, notified in the official gazette of State
Government of J&K which is applicable in the UT of Ladakh under J&K
Reorganization (Removal of Difficulties ) Order 2019.
3.
Definitions.––(1)In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires––
(a) “Act” means the Mines and Minerals (Development Regulation)
Act,1957(Act67of1957), as amended from time to time;
(b) “UT Administration” means the Administration of Union Territory of
Ladakh;
(c) “Affected areas” means directly affected areas and indirectly
affected areas as explained under Para no 1(1.1) of the revised
PMKKKY Guidelines issued by Ministry of Mines, Government of
India.
(d) “Affected People” means as explained and defined in Para1 (1.2) of
the PMKKKY Guidelines issued by Ministry of Mines, Government
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of India.
(e) “Beneficiaries” means the affected areas and affected people directly
and indirectly affected by mining related operations including
displaced family;
(f) “Contribution Fund” means the Contribution Fund to be collected
from the holders of–
a.
Mining lease or a prospecting license-cum-mining lease under the
provisions of sub-section (5) of section 9B of the Act;
b.
Mining lease under the provisions of sub-section (6) of section 9B of
the Act; and
c.
Minor Mineral concession under the provisions of section 15A of the
Act.
(g) “Department” means the Geology and Mining wing of the Directorate
of Industries and Commerce, UT of Ladakh;
(h) “Displaced family” means any family, who on account of acquisition or
diversion of land has been or is to be relocated and resettled from the
affected area to the resettlement areas;
(i) “District Magistrate” means the Head of the Revenue Administration
at the District level whether designated as Deputy Commissioner or
District Collector;
(j) “District Mineral Foundation” means a trust established in terms of sub-
section (1) of section 9B of the Act;
(k) “Gram Panchayat” means an institution of self-government for the
rural areas is defined under the Article 243 (d) and 243B of the
Constitution of India.
(l) “Gram Sabha” means a body constituting of persons registered in the
electoral rolls relating to a village comprised within the area of
Panchayat at the village level as defined under Article 243(b) of the
Constitution of India.
(m) “LAHDC” means Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council of
the Districts concerned in the U.T. of Ladakh;
(n) “Lessee” means a person holding a valid Mining Lease as defined
under sub clause (xxxii) of sub rule(1) of Rule-2 of Jammu and
Kashmir Minor Mineral Concession, Storage, Transportation of
Minerals and Prevention of Illegal Mining Rules,2016, notified vide
SRO-105, dated 31st March ;
(o) “Minor mineral” means building stones, gravel, ordinary clay, ordinary
sand other than sand used for prescribed purposes, and any other
mineral which the Central Government may, by notification in the
Official Gazette, declare to be a minor mineral;
(p) “PMKKKY”, means Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra KalyanYojana.
(q) “Royalty”, Means a statutory fee payable by a mining lease holder to
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the government for the minerals extracted, removed, or consumed from
the leased area, under Section 9 of the MM(D&R) Act, 1957.
(r) “Rules” means the Ladakh, District Mineral Foundation (Trust) Rules,
2026.
(s) “Trust” means the District Minerals Foundation, established by UT
Administration under sub- section (1) of the section 9B of the Act.
(t) “Trustee” means and includes all the members of the governing council
as mentioned in the Trust Deed.
(u) “Year” means financial year commencing from the 1st of April and
ending 31st of March in the succeeding year;
(2) Words and expressions used in these rules, but not defined, shall have the same
meaning as respectively assigned to them in the Mines and Minerals
(Development and Regulation) Act 1957 (Act 67 of 1957), the Mines and
Minerals (Contribution to District Mineral Foundation) Amendment Rules,2021
and PMKKKY guidelines.
CHAPTER-II
DISTRICT MINERAL FOUNDATION
4. Objective of the District Mineral Foundation.–
(1) The objective of the District Mineral Foundation shall be to work for
the interest and benefit of persons, and areas affected by mining related
operations in such manner as may be prescribed under these rules.
(2) The District Mineral Foundation shall also implement the revised
PMKKKY guidelines with the following overall objectives: -
(a) To implement various developmental and welfare projects and
programs in mining affected areas, and these projects/programs will
be complementing the existing ongoingprojects/programs/schemes
of the UT of Ladakh;
(b) To minimize or mitigate the adverse impacts, during and after
mining, on the environment, health and socio economics of people in
mining districts; and
(c) To ensure long-term sustainable livelihoods for the people in areas
affected by mining related operations.
(3) Establishment and maintenance of District Mineral Office and allied
infrastructure in the respective District.
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CHAPTER-III
COMPOSITION OF BODIES
5. Composition of District Mineral Foundation.–
(1) Every District Mineral Foundation (Registered Trust) shall consist of the
following:-
(a) Governing Council.
(b) Managing Committee.
(c) UT Level Monitoring Committee.
(2) The Office of the Foundation/Trust shall be located in the respective
district headquarter in the UT of Ladakh or as may determine by the
Governing Council.
6. Composition of Governing Council:-
S.No.
Particular of Offices of the Members
Designation of Members in the
Governing Council
1
District Magistrate/Deputy
Commissioner/Collector/CEO LAHDC of
each district.
No other person shall function as Chairman
of the Governing Council and/ or Managing
Committee.
Chairman
2
Member of Parliament (MP),UT Ladakh
Member
3
Executive Councilor of the LAHDC
concerned having portfolio of
Industries and Commerce Department
(Geology and Mining).
Members
4
Three representatives of the affected areas
/ affected persons nominated by the
chairperson, in consultation with the
affected people.
Member
5
Deputy Director, Geology & Mining, UT of
Ladakh
Member Secretary
7. Powers and Functions of Governing Council
i. The Governing Council shall have all such powers as may be necessary
for discharge of its functions specified in these rules.
ii. To approve of the Five-year perspective plan, annual plans comprising
of list of projects to be taken up in financial year based on perspective
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plan, Annual Report and Audit report of the District Mineral
Foundation,
iii. The rights and duties of the Governing Council and the Management
Committee will be in accordance with the said Rules read with Mines
and Mineral Act, 1957 and PMKKKY guidelines.
iv. The approval of expenditure of funds from DMF lies solely with the
Governing Council of DMF upon the recommendations of the
Managing Committee.
v.
The Governing Council shall meet at least twice in a year.
8. Composition of Managing Committee
9. Powers and Functions of Managing Committee
i. The Management Committee shall have all such powers as may be
necessary for discharge of its functions specified in these rules.
ii. To prepare the Annual Plan based on five-year perspective plan and
supervise and ensure the execution of the approved plans, programmes,
and projects before the Governing Council for approval.
iii.
Annual Plans to be restricted to available balance plus projected
accruals.
iv. To accord sanctions to implementation of plans, programmes and
projects approved under the Annual Plan and disburse funds of the
District Mineral Foundation for implementation of such plans,
programmes, and projects.
v. To prepare, maintain and update a list of Affected Areas and Affected
People.
S.No
Particular of Offices of the Members
Designation of members in the Managing
Committee for each district
1
District Magistrate/Dy. Commissioner/CEO,
LAHDC of each District.
Chairperson(ex officio)
2
Assistant Commissioner, Development
Member(exofficio)
3
Chief Medical Officer
Member(exofficio)
4
Deputy Director, Geology and Mining
Member(exofficio)
5
District Forest Officer
Member(exofficio)
6
District Panchayat Officer
Member(exofficio)
7
Chief Education Officer
Member(exofficio)
8
District Social Welfare Officer
Member(exofficio)
9
Chief Agriculture Officer
Member(exofficio)
10
District Mineral Officer
Member Secretary(ex officio)
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vi.
Approving the lists of work under Priority and Other Priority areas
beneficiaries as identified by the committee.
vii. To open bank accounts in the name of the District Mineral
Foundation and operate such accounts and investments of surplus funds
only as per provisions laid in the PMKKKY guidelines.
viii. The Managing Committee shall accord only administrative technical
sanctions within approval of the Governing Council.
ix. Undertaking such other activities as are in furtherance of the
objective of the Trust, and as per the provisions laid in the guidelines of
PMKKKY.
x.
Organizing meetings of the Trust.
xi. The Managing Committee shall meet at least once every quarter.
xii. To monitor the progress of the utilization of funds by the District Mineral
Foundation.
xiii. To place the audited accounts along with an Annual Report before
the Governing Council for approval.
10. Management of Trust Fund or Contribution:-
The Managing Committee shall be responsible for Collection of Funds from
lessee/licensee/ permit holder/ auctioneer in the manner prescribed below:
1) Every holder of a mining lease or a prospecting license-cum-mining
lease shall, in addition to the royalty, pay to the District Mineral
Foundation of the district in which the mining operations are carried
on, an amount at the rate of: -
a.
Ten percent of the royalty paid in terms of the second
schedule to the Mines and Minerals (Development and
Regulation) Act, 1957(67 of 1957) (here in referred to as
the said Act) in respect of mining leases or, as the case may
be, prospecting license-cum-mining lease granted on or
after 12th January, 2015; and
b. Thirty per cent of the royalty paid in terms of the second
schedule to the said Act in respect of mining lease granted
before 12th January, 2015. [as contained in Ministry of
Coal
notification
New
Delhi,
the17thSeptember,2015,G.S.R.715(E)].
2) Every holder of a mining lease or a prospecting license –cum-
Mining lease in respect of coal and lignite and sand for stowing
shall, in addition to the royalty paid to the District Mineral
Foundation of the district in which the mining operations are carried,
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an amount at the rate of-
a.
Ten percent of the royalty paid in terms of the second
schedule to the Mines and Minerals (Development and
Regulation) Act, 1957(67of 1957) (Here in referred to as
the said Act) in respect of mining lease or, as the case may
be, prospecting license -cum- mining lease granted on or
after 12th January, 2015 and
b. Thirty percent of the royalty paid in terms of the Second
Scheduled to the said Act in respect of mining lease granted
before 12th January, 2015. [as contained in Ministry of Coal,
notification New Delhi, the 20thOctober, 2015, G.S.R.792(E)]
3) DMF contribution shall also be collected for lease of minor minerals
in addition to royalty in the following manner: -
a. Ten percent of the royalty shall be paid by lease holders
towards DMF contribution for the leases which are granted
through auction.
b. Thirty percent of the royalty shall be paid by lease
holder/Quarry holder towards DMF contribution for the
existing leases/ quarry which are not granted through auction:
Provided that in case of lease/Quarry /Permit is from
Private/Proprietor land, the lease holder/Quarry holder/Permit
holder shall pay ten percent in addition to royalty towards DMF
contribution:
Provided further that in case of Short-Term Permit/
Disposal Permits/ Dredging/ desilting etc. from state land or any of
the government land, the Permit holders shall pay thirty percent in
addition to royalty towards the DMF contribution.
11. Composition of UT Level Monitoring Committee
The UT Level Monitoring Committee shall comprise of following members:
S.No
Designation of Members
Chairman/Member/
Member Secretary
1.
Chief Secretary
Chairperson
2.
Secretary, Industries and Commerce (Geology and
Mining)Department
Member
3.
Secretary, Health &Medical Education Department
Member
4.
Secretary, Forest, Ecology and Environment Department
Member
5.
Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department
Member
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6.
Secretary Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department
Member
7.
Secretary, Department of Social and Tribal Welfare
Member
8.
Secretary, Planning Development and Monitoring,
Department(PD&MD)
Member
9
Secretary, Finance, Department.
Member
10
Secretary, Rural Development Department
Member
11. Secretary, School Education, Higher & Technical Education
Department
Member
12.
Secretary, Law and Justice Department
Member
13.
Representative of Ministry of Mines, Government of India
Member
14.
Director, Industries & Commerce
Member
15.
Deputy Director, Department of Geology and Mining.
Member Secretary
12. Power and Function of UT Level Monitoring Committee
(1) The UT Level Monitoring Committee shall monitor performance of
DMFs and compliance of transparency norms, audit and annual
report of DMFs.
(2) The UT Level Monitoring Committee shall meet at least twice in a
year.
(3) The Deputy Director, DGM UT Ladakh shall constitute a UT Level
Nodal DMF Cell for monitoring of DMFs in the UT and shall act as
the Secretariat to the UT Level Monitoring Committee.
CHAPTER-IV
AFFECTED PEOPLE AND AREAS
13. Identification of Affected Area
(a) Directly Affected Areas, –– Villages and gram panchayats or Urban Local
bodies (ULBs) within which the mines are situated and are operational.
Such mining areas may extend to neighboring village/town,
Block or district or even State.
i. An area within such radius from a mine or cluster of mines as may be
specified by UT Administration
ii. Villages/wards in which families displaced by mines have been
resettled/rehabilitated by the project authorities.
iii. Villages/wards that significantly depend on the mining areas for
meeting their economic needs and have usufruct and traditional rights/
Eco-sensitive Zones and Traditional Livelihoods over the project
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areas, for instance, for grazing, collection of minor forest produce etc.
should be considered as directly affected areas.
Provided that directly affected area is an area within such radius from
a mine or cluster of mines as may be specified by the UT Administration but
shall not extend beyond 15 km from the boundary of the mines.
(b) Indirectly Affected Areas, ––Those areas /Eco-sensitive Zones where local
population is adversely affected on account of economic, social and
environmental consequences due to mining related operations, like such
adverse effect could be by way of deterioration of water, soil and air quality,
reduction in stream flows and depletion of ground water, congestion and
pollution due to mining operations, transportation of minerals or increased
burden on existing infrastructure and resources.
Indirectly affected area is an area beyond the directly affected area and
within such radius from a mine or cluster of mines as may be specified by the
Union territory of Ladakh but not more than 25km from boundary of mines,
irrespective of whether this fall within the district concerned or adjacent district.
(c) The DMF shall prepare and maintain an updated list of such directly and
indirectly affected areas.
14. Identification of Affected People
(a) The following shall include directly affected persons:
i. "Affected Family" as defined under sub-section (c) of Section 3 of
the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land
Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013;
ii. "Displaced Family" as defined under sub-section(k)of Section3 of
the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land
Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act,2013;
iii. Any other as appropriately identified by the concerned Gram
Sabha/ULB in directly or indirectly affected area.
(b)
Persons affected by mining, including people who have legal,
occupational, rights over the land being mined, those with traditional or
usufruct rights and those whose livelihoods /Traditional Livelihoods
have been affected due to mining.
(c)
Affected families should be identified, as far as possible, should be in
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consultation with the, local/ elected representatives of Gram- Sabha
/Urban Local Body (ULB) indirectly or indirectly affected area.
(d)
The DMF shall prepare and maintain an updated list of such affected
person/local communities. The list shall be revisited for updation at
least once every 5 years.
CHAPTER-V
MANAGEMENT OF TRUST FUND
15. Management of Trust Fund
(1) Utilization of Funds
(i) The Managing Committee will ensure utilization of funds in accordance
with the directives outlined in the PMKKKY Guidelines issued by the
Ministry of Mines, Government of India vide order no.F.N.16/53/2022-
M. IV dated 15.01.2024. (Annexure I) and amended from time to time.
(ii) At least 70 % of the PMKKKY funds to be utilized under High Priority
Sectors as per the revised PMKKKY guidelines issued by Ministry of
Mines, GoI.
(iii) Up to 30% of the PMKKKY funds to be utilized under other priority
sectors as per the revised PMKKKY guidelines issued by Ministry of
Mines, GoI.
(2) Operation of the Trust Fund
(i) The Trust Fund shall be kept in Scheduled Commercial Banks other
than foreign Banks through bank account in the name of the Trust and
the accounts shall be operated under the joint signatures of the
Chairperson of the Managing Committee and the Member Secretary of
the Managing Committee.
(ii) The Trust shall maintain the books of accounts of this Fund. This
account shall be maintained separately from the Contribution funds.
(iii) The overall development of the area affected by the mining or mining
related operations in accordance with the Annual Action Plan prepared
by the managing Committee and approved by the Governing Council of
the Trust for the purpose.
(iv) Upon the completion of the scheme, a completion certificate will be
issued by the relevant technical department.
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(3) Endowment Fund
The endowment fund shall be maintained and used in accordance with the
directives outlined in the PMKKKY Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Mines,
Government of India vide order no.F.N.16/53/2022-M. IV dated 15.01.2024
(Annexure I) and amended from time to time.
(4) Restriction on Fund Transfer from DMF
In respect to the DMF Funds of the districts
i) The provisions of Section 9B of the Act shall be strictly adhered to in
respect of utilization of funds by the District Mineral Foundations.
ii) No fund shall be transferred in any manner from the District Mineral
Foundations to the Union Territory of Ladakh exchequer or UT level
fund (by whatever name called) or Lt. Governor’s Relief Fund or any
other funds or schemes; and
iii) No sanction or approval of any expenditure out of the fund of the
District Mineral Foundation shall be done at the UT level by the
Administration of Union territory of Ladakh or any UT level agency.
iv) No fund shall be spent outside directly or indirectly affected areas
within district or for other than affected people as defined in PMKKKY
guidelines
issued
by
Government
of
India
vide
order
no.F.N.16/53/2022-M. IV dated 15.01.2024 (Annexure I) and amended
from time to time.
v) No fund shall be transferred in any manner from one district to another
district except as mentioned in Section 2(d) of PMKKKY guidelines
issued by Government of India vide order no.F.N.16/53/2022-M. IV
dated 15.01.2024 (Annexure I) and amended from time to time.
vi) The approval of expenditure of funds from DMF lies solely with the
Governing Council of DMF. The Administration of Union Territory of
Ladakh or UT Level Committee (by whatever name called) shall not
have overarching authority on sanction of projects, approval of Funds /
expenditure and their function shall be limited to monitoring effective
implementation of projects sanctioned under PMKKKY.
vii)
Unauthorized Transfer of DMF funds to be treated as financial
irregularity.
(5) Penalty and recovery of contribution to Trust Fund
1) The licensee shall make the required payment to the Trust in the same
frequency as the licensee is required to pay royalty to the
Government.
2) In case the licensee fails to make the required payment to the Trust on
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time, then following shall apply-
(a) In addition to the principal amount so payable, a 12 per cent
interest shall incur to the licensee from first date of the default,
which the licensee will be required to pay for the following three
months to the Trust as applicable.
(b) In case the licensee continues to default after the expiry of the
stipulated three-month period, then in addition to the principal
amount so payable, a 20 per cent interest shall incur to the
licensee for the next three months.
(c) In case of failure to make the required payment after six months
from the date the licensee first started to default on the payment,
the Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh shall initiate
appropriate legal proceedings against the licensee.
(d) In case the licensee does not make the required payment for one
year, the mining license shall be recommended for suspension to
appropriate authority.
3) In case any member of the Trust is found to embezzle any money or
other property where by the Trust Fund may be exposed to loss, shall
be subject to the same prosecution as any person, not a member,
would be subject and liable to in respect of the like offence.
CHAPTER-VI
ACCOUNTS AND ACCOUNTABILITY
16. Transparency and Accountability
(1) Every District Mineral Foundation shall maintain a website/or a specific
section on the website of District Administration or Department website.
(2) The website of District Mineral Foundation shall be updated on a periodic
basis and shall include the following information, namely:
(i) Details of the composition of Governing Council and Management Committee
of DMF.
(ii) Particulars of Affected Area and Affected People (including periodic
updation).
(iii) Quarterly details of all contributions made to the District Mineral
Foundation, received from lessees and others.
(iv) All meeting agenda, minutes and action taken reports (ATRs) of the DMF.
(v) 5 years Perspective Plan, details of investment of endowment fund,
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Annual Plans and budget, work orders and Annual Report within 30
days of issuance of the document.
(vi) Online status of ongoing work- Implementation status or progress of all the
plans , programmers and
projects being undertaken by the District Mineral Foundation, including
description of work, details of Beneficiaries, estimated cost, name of
implementing agencies, expected date of commencement and completion,
financial and physical progress up to the previous quarter etc.
(vii) List of beneficiaries under various welfare programs.
(viii) Voluntary disclosures under RTI Act.
(3) Each Foundation shall display description of the project and amount
sanctioned on a notice board at the project site.
(4) Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities to create
awareness regarding schemes implemented under PMKKKY through
social media, films, videos etc.
(5) The District Mineral Foundation (DMF) shall share information pertaining
to performance of DMF including deposit of funds and implementation of
works to the State Government and Ministry of Mines, Government of
India, as per the formats prescribed and manner specified.
17. Audit and Report
(1) The accounts of the DMF shall be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor
General (CAG) as per schedule decided by CAG.
(2) The accounts of the DMF shall be audited every year by a Chartered
Accountant appointed by the DMF, or in such other manner as the
Government may specify, and the report there of shall be placed in the
public domain along with Annual Report.
(3) Every year, within three months from the date of closure of the financial
year, the DMF shall cause to prepare an Annual Report on its activities for
the respective financial year and place it before the DMF.
(4) The Annual Report will be submitted to the State Government within one
month from the date of its approval by the DMF and will also be hosted on
the website of the Foundation.
(5) The Annual Report of each Foundation shall be laid before the State Legislative
Assembly.
(6) The Expenses of the Audit shall be governed from the DMF with the approval of
Governing Council.
18. Five-Year Perspective Plan and Annual Plan
For complete coverage of all affected people and areas in a systematic and time-
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bound manner, long-term planning is essential. For proper utilization of funds for
the implementation of works using District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds:
i) The districts shall conduct a base line 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 should be included in the Perspective Plan sunder
PMKKKY for the District.
ii) 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.
iii) 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.
iv) The five-year Perspective Plan shall be approved by the Governing
Council of the DMF and displayed on the website of the DMF.
v) 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.
vi) The Administration of Union territory of Ladakh may empanel renowned
organizations /agencies
/universities for conducting the baseline surveys and preparing five-year prospective
plans.
vii) 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.
CHAPTER-VII
MISCELLANIOUS
19. Implementation of Works/Contracts
1. Works/goods may be procured by the DMF after following due procedure
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prescribed by the UT Administration. Procurement should be as per the
GFR/ DFPR (UT Ladakh).
2. Transfer of fund to all executing agencies and beneficiaries shall be
through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) only into their bank account.
20. Project Management Unit:
All the districts shall set up Project Management Units in accordance with the directives
outlined in the PMKKKY Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Mines, Government of
India vide order no.F.N.16/53/2022-M.IV dated15.01.2024 (Annexure I) and amended
from time to time.
21. Convergence of Schemes:
The DMF shall ensure that convergence schemes are formulated and implemented
in accordance with the directives outlined in the PMKKKY Guidelines issued by
the Ministry of Mines, Government of India vide order no.F.N.16/53/2022-M.IV
dated 15.01.2024 (Annexure I) and amended from time to time.`
22. Compliance Mechanism:
The compliance mechanism shall be in accordance with the directives outlined in the
PMKKKY Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India vide order
no.F.N.16/53/2022-M.IV dated15.01.2024 (Annexure I) and amended from time to time.
23. Grievance Redressal:
The mechanism for Grievance Redressal shall be in accordance with the directives
outlined in the PMKKKY Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Mines, Government
of India vide order no.F.N.16/53/2022-M. IV dated 15.01.2024 (Annexure I) and
amended from time to time.
24. Meeting of the Trust:
The Governing Council shall meet at least twice in a year. The Management
Committee shall meet at least once every quarter.
25. Special Provisions:
The special provisions shall be applicable in accordance with the directives
outlined in the PMKKKY Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Mines, Government
of India vide order no.F.N.16/53/2022-M. IV dated 15.01.2024 (Annexure I) and
amended from time to time.
26. Repeal and Saving:
i. On the commencement of these rules, the Jammu & Kashmir District
Mineral Foundation (Composition, Contribution, Functioning, Funding
and Trust) Rules, 2017 and its subsequent amendments shall cease to be
enforced with respect to all minerals in the UT Ladakh except as
regards things,
done or omitted to
be done before such
commencements.
ii. On the commencement of these rules, with respect to the minerals to
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which these rules apply, any reference to the Jammu and Kashmir
District Mineral Foundation (Composition, Contribution, Functioning,
Funding and Trust) Rules, 2017, in the rules made under the Act or any
other documents shall be deemed to be replaced with the Ladakh
District Mineral Foundation (Trust) Rules, 2026 to the extent, it is
not repugnant to the context thereof.
27. Review Clause:
The provisions declared under these Rules shall stand revised in accordance with the
PMKKKY Guidelines issued by the order of the Government of India from time to
time.
By the order of the Lt. Governor, Union Territory of Ladakh.
Sd/-
(Himanshu Gupta, IAS)
Administrative Secretary,
Industries and Commerce Department
UT Ladakh
Copy to the:-
1. Chief Secretary, UT of Ladakh.
2. All Administrative Secretaries of UT Ladakh.
3. Deputy Commissioners Leh/Kargil.
Imtisaal Rasool (JKAS)
Under Secretary
Industries and Commerce Department
UT Ladakh
“No legal responsibility is accepted for the contents of publication of advertisements/publications in this part of The
Ladakh Gazette. Persons notifying the advertisements/public notices will remain solely responsible for the legal
consequences and also for any other misrepresentation etc.”
HIMANSH
U GUPTA
Digitally signed
by HIMANSHU
GUPTA
Date: 2026.07.16
15:38:55 +05'30'
P T RUDRA
GOUD
Digitally signed by P
T RUDRA GOUD
Date: 2026.07.16
17:36:55 +05'30'