Union Minister Inaugurates DMF Gallery Showcasing SHG Products
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Inauguration of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Gallery at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. |
| Date | 2nd July 2024 |
| Inaugurated by | Union Minister of Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, and Minister of State Satish Chandra Dubey. |
| Purpose | Showcase products from SHGs under Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana and CSR initiatives. |
| Key Focus Areas | Products from Keonjhar and Koraput SHGs in Odisha. |
| Highlighted Products | Millet food items, seeds, Tasar silk products (Krishna SHG), lemongrass, and Japanese mint oil (Mahima SHG). |
| Corporate Support | Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) and HINDALCO commended for supporting SHGs. |
| Artisans Benefited | Over 3,000 artisans supported by HINDALCO initiatives. |
| SHG Initiatives | Gel sanitary napkins (Jirhul), bamboo and Kashi grass items (Vamshala), bio-composite artifacts (Kathautia, Vivartana). |
| Sustainable Mining | Features products from 25 SHGs supported by HCL on a rotational basis as per Sustainable Mining Charter. |
| DMF Overview | Established via 2015 amendment to MMDR Act to benefit mining-affected areas and individuals. |
| Projects Completed | Approximately 18,000 projects under DMF initiative. |
| Focus Areas of DMF | Empowerment, employment generation, and welfare of women and youth in mining-affected areas. |