CAG finds 44% of villages not covered despite ₹4,536.58 crore spent on PMKKKY

This audit examined the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) and the functioning of District Mineral Foundation Trusts (DMFTs) in Chhattisgarh for the period 2015-16 to 2023-24. It assessed the adequacy of institutional arrangements, fund management, project execution, and monitoring mechanisms.

Government of Chhattisgarh, specifically the Mineral Resources Department and the District Mineral Foundation Trusts (DMFTs) in 33 districts.

• ₹10.82 crore remained outstanding with the State-level DMF Cell as of March 2024.
• ₹1.68 crore was transferred to the State-level DMF Cell contrary to Government of India orders.
• ₹41.80 crore was spent on incomplete works and unutilised assets (e.g., Art and Culture Centre, Biogas plants).
• ₹30.73 crore was utilised for government office construction/renovation, which is outside the scheme's priority areas.
• ₹17.49 crore worth of items were procured without open tenders, and ₹38.82 crore without stipulated technical specifications.
• ₹709.47 crore was allocated for free item distribution, with a test-check of ₹28.11 crore revealing random distribution without clear beneficiary criteria.
• 754 out of 1,734 directly affected villages (44%) remained uncovered in sampled districts.
• 100% manpower shortage in Bemetara and Mahasamund districts; over 50% shortage in four other districts.
• Recommendations include notifying the list of 'Affected People', preparing a long-term Master Plan, and conducting Social Audits.

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