Answer: Ministry of Coal and Mines
Notes: The Union Ministry of Coal and Mines released guidelines for the ‘Aspirational District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Programme’ in July 2025. It aims to align DMF work with Aspirational District Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Block Programme (ABP). The guidelines focus on key areas like health, nutrition, education, agriculture, and rural infrastructure. District Collectors and State Nodal Officers must treat DMF as a mission to achieve 100% development.
