PoliticsCAG Flags Serious Lapses in Odisha DMF Fund Spending
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reported significant lapses in Odisha's District Mineral Foundation (DMF) fund management, which supports mining-affected areas. The audit highlighted errors in contribution assessments, delayed payments without interest penalties, and lack of master plans. From 2015-16 to 2023-24, six districts collected ₹22,568.17 crore and sanctioned 17,435 projects worth ₹20,947.52 crore, but systemic shortcomings remain.
Hindustan Times·1d ago·Bhubaneswar



